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Thurlin Family History

Thurlin 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: Thulin, Thurman, Turpin, Thurn, Hulin, Turin, Burlin, Thurlow, Curlin

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Where is the Thurlin family from?

You can see how Thurlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thurlin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thurlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thurlin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurlin 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 124 census records available for the last name Thurlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurlin 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Thurlin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thurlin. For the veterans among your Thurlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thurlin

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