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Thurgate Family History

Thurgate Surname Meaning

see Thurgood.

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


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Where is the Thurgate family from?

You can see how Thurgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurgate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thurgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Thurgate families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Thurgate's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thurgate families in 1891.
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What did your Thurgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurgate. 100% of Thurgate 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Thurgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurgate 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Thurgate. 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 38 military records available for the last name Thurgate. For the veterans among your Thurgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurgate lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Thurgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thurgate in 1979 was 83, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thurgate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurgate 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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