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Thuneman Family History

Thuneman 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: Thurman, Trueman, Huseman, Schuneman, Hyneman, Hineman, Sheneman

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Where is the Thuneman family from?

You can see how Thuneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuneman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thuneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thuneman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thuneman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thuneman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thuneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thuneman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thuneman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Thuneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuneman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Thuneman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Thuneman. For the veterans among your Thuneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuneman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Thuneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thuneman in 1962 was 73, and 66 in 1997.

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