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Thurkle Family History

Thurkle Surname Meaning

see Thirkell.

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


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Where is the Thurkle family from?

You can see how Thurkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurkle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Thurkle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Thurkle families living in London. This was about 97% of all the recorded Thurkle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thurkle families in 1891.
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What did your Thurkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurkle. 86% of Thurkle 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
    86%
  • Office Cleaner
    15%

What Thurkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thurkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurkle 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Thurkle. 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 56 military records available for the last name Thurkle. For the veterans among your Thurkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurkle lifespan?

Average Thurkle life expectancy in 1993 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thurkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurkle 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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