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Thurban Family History

Thurban Surname Meaning

see Thorburn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thurban family from?

You can see how Thurban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurban family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thurban families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Thurban families living in London. This was about 72% of all the recorded Thurban's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thurban families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thurban ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurban. 100% of Thurban women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Thurban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurban 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Thurban. 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 13 military records available for the last name Thurban. For the veterans among your Thurban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurban lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Thurban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thurban in 1977 was 81, and 73 in 1995.

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