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Thurig Family History

Thurig 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: Thurn, Turin, Turi, Hurtig, Thur, Harig, Thulin, Thurm, Durig, Thurow

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Where is the Thurig family from?

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

What did your Thurig ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Thurig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurig 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Thurig. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thurig. For the veterans among your Thurig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurig lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Thurig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Thurig in 1974 was 75, and 45 in 1994.

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