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Thurler Family History

Thurler 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: Thurner, Thurber, Turner, Tuller, Turley, Hurley, Thorley, Thorner

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Where is the Thurler family from?

You can see how Thurler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thurler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Thurler family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurler's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Thurler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurler 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 254 census records available for the last name Thurler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurler 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Thurler. 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 50 military records available for the last name Thurler. For the veterans among your Thurler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Thurler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thurler in 1958 was 58, and 98 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thurler 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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