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Early Origins of the Thorland family

The surname Thorland was first found in Nottinghamshire at Thurland Castle. The family name was first referenced in the year 1472 when Thomas Thurland of Lancashire held estates in Nottingham at Gainston. 1

Early History of the Thorland family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thorland research. Another 121 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1442, 1443, 1455, 1487, 1524, 1549, 1606, 1607, 1640, 1659 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Thorland History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Thorland Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Thurland, Thurlan, Thorland, Thorlan, Thurlond, Thurlon, Therland, Therland, Therlane and many more.

Early Notables of the Thorland family

Distinguished members of the family include Thomas Thurland, Lord Mayor of Nottingham (1442-1443); and Edward Thurland (1607-1683), an English lawyer and politician, Member of Parliament for Reigate in 1640 and 1659. Born at Reigate, Surrey, in 1606, he was the eldest son of Edward Thurland of Reigate...
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Migration of the Thorland family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..



  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)


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