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Thur Family History

Thur Surname Meaning

German (also Thür): habitational name from Thür near Koblenz or from Thur in Brandenburg and Pomerania. Swedish: variant of Thor.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thur family from?

You can see how Thur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thur family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thur families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Thur families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thur's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thur families in 1911.
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What did your Thur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thur. 80% of Thur men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Labourer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thur census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 796 immigration records available for the last name Thur. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Thur. For the veterans among your Thur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thur lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Thur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thur in 1946 was 28, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thur ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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