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Thurlbun Family History

Thurlbun 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: Hurlbut, Thurman, Thurston, Thurn, Thurlow, Thursby, Turbin, Thorburn

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Where is the Thurlbun family from?

You can see how Thurlbun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurlbun family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Thurlbun family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurlbun's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thurlbun families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Thurlbun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurlbun 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thurlbun. 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 Thurlbun. For the veterans among your Thurlbun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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