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Thurles Family History

Thurles 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: Charles, Turley, Hurley, Thorley, Thurlow, Thornes, Turbes, Thurner

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Where is the Thurles family from?

You can see how Thurles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurles family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Thurles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Thurles families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thurles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurles 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 Thurles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurles 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 Thurles. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thurles. For the veterans among your Thurles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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