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Thurbin Family History

Thurbin Surname Meaning

see Thorburn.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Thurbin family from?

You can see how Thurbin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurbin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Thurbin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Thurbin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurbin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thurbin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurbin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thurbin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurbin. 75% of Thurbin 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
    75%
  • Office Cleaner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thurbin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurbin 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Thurbin. 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 34 military records available for the last name Thurbin. For the veterans among your Thurbin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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