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Thurnau Name Meaning

German: habitational name from Thurnau a place in Franconia or from Thürnau in Austria.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Thurman, Thurn, Turner, Burau, Fernau, Thorn, Thorner, Thur, Thursby

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Where is the Thurnau family from?

You can see how Thurnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurnau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thurnau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Thurnau families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurnau's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thurnau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurnau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thurnau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thurnau. 52% of Thurnau men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Thurnau women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thurnau were Operator and Saleslady. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    52%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Retired
    6%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thurnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurnau 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Thurnau. 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 511 military records available for the last name Thurnau. For the veterans among your Thurnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurnau lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thurnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thurnau in 1950 was 39, and 102 in 2004.

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