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Thureen Family History

Thureen 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, Thurn, Treen, Thoren, Thuesen, Thurner, Thoresen, Thorsen

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Where is the Thureen family from?

You can see how Thureen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thureen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thureen family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thureen's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Thureen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thureen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thureen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thureen. 67% of Thureen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thureen women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Thureen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Thureen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thureen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Thureen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Thureen. For the veterans among your Thureen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thureen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Thureen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thureen in 1973 was 79, and 65 in 2003.

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