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Thornbloom Family History

Thornbloom 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: Hornbrook, Thornberry, Thornton, Thornell, Thornley, Kornblum

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Where is the Thornbloom family from?

You can see how Thornbloom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornbloom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Thornbloom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Thornbloom families living in Minnesota. This was about 25% of all the recorded Thornbloom's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thornbloom families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thornbloom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thornbloom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thornbloom. 34% of Thornbloom men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Mechanic
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%
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Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Thornbloom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornbloom 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Thornbloom. 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 109 military records available for the last name Thornbloom. For the veterans among your Thornbloom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornbloom lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thornbloom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thornbloom in 1954 was 59, and 86 in 2004.

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