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Thuris Family History

Thuris 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: Duris, Thurn, Turin, Turi, Terris, Chris, Kouris, Juris, Thur, Shukis

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Where is the Thuris family from?

You can see how Thuris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuris family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Thuris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Thuris families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thuris's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Thuris families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thuris 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 53 census records available for the last name Thuris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuris 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Thuris. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thuris. For the veterans among your Thuris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuris lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1980, in the United States, Thuris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Thuris in 1977 was 71, and 81 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thuris 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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