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Thurberg Family History

Thurberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thunberg, Thurber, Herberg, Thornberg, Thurner, Turner, Huber, Tauber

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Where is the Thurberg family from?

You can see how Thurberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurberg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thurberg families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Thurberg families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurberg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thurberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Thurberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurberg 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 Thurberg. 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 15 military records available for the last name Thurberg. For the veterans among your Thurberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurberg lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1996, in the United States, Thurberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thurberg in 1985 was 59, and 28 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurberg 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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