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Origins of the Thurman surname

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About the Thurmans

We have a total number of 8508 records for people with the last name Thurman.

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Where do most Thurmans live?

In 1921, most Thurmans lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Thurmans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 7,610 records for the Thurman surname. The oldest one dates back to 1559.

Who were Thurmans most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Thurmans.

What are the most common Thurman first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Thurmans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Thurmans in 1921
Dressmaker

28

Dress Maker

19

Milliner

19

Housekeeper

16

House Keeper

14

Common Male occupations for Thurmans in 1921
Farm Hands

73

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

52

General Farmers

41

Agricultural Labourer

34

Farmer

32

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