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Thunn Family History

Thunn 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: Thun, Thune, Thurn, Hunn, Chunn, Hunt, Gunn, Thorn, Thum, Nunn

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Where is the Thunn family from?

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

What did your Thunn ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 227 census records available for the last name Thunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thunn 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Thunn. 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 44 military records available for the last name Thunn. For the veterans among your Thunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thunn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Thunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thunn in 1967 was 80, and 92 in 1991.

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