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Thorna Family History

Thorna 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: Thorn, Thorne, Horn, Thor, Torno, Thurn, Thorner, Thoen, Hora, Chorba

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Where is the Thorna family from?

You can see how Thorna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thorna families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Thorna's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Thorna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorna ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thorna. 100% of Thorna 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Thorna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorna 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Thorna. 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 33 military records available for the last name Thorna. For the veterans among your Thorna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorna lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Thorna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Thorna in 1968 was 40, and 21 in 2003.

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