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Thorneburg Family History

Thorneburg 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: Thornburg, Thornberg, Hornburg, Thornsbury, Thornbury, Thornburgh

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Where is the Thorneburg family from?

You can see how Thorneburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorneburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thorneburg family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thorneburg's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Thorneburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorneburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorneburg ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Thorneburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorneburg 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Thorneburg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thorneburg. For the veterans among your Thorneburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorneburg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Thorneburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thorneburg in 1974 was 26, and 85 in 2004.

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