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Thurland Family History

Thurland Surname Meaning

see Turland.

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


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Where is the Thurland family from?

You can see how Thurland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thurland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Thurland families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Thurland's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Thurland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thurland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thurland. 91% of Thurland 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
    91%
  • Incapacitated
    10%

What Thurland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thurland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurland 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Thurland. 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 146 military records available for the last name Thurland. For the veterans among your Thurland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Thurland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thurland in 1972 was 70, and 100 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thurland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurland 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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