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Imthurn Family History

Imthurn Name 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: Thurn, Arthur, Thorn, Thun, Mathur, Minturn, Witthuhn, Mathurin

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Where is the Imthurn family from?

You can see how Imthurn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Imthurn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Imthurn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Imthurn families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Imthurn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Imthurn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Imthurn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Imthurn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Imthurn. 50% of Imthurn men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Imthurn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Imthurn 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Imthurn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Imthurn. For the veterans among your Imthurn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Imthurn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Imthurn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Imthurn in 1966 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

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