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Thoroughman Family History

Thoroughman Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Boughman, Houghton, Tooman, Troutman, Troughton, Loughman, Toothman

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Where is the Thoroughman family from?

You can see how Thoroughman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoroughman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thoroughman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Thoroughman families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thoroughman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thoroughman families in 1840.
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What did your Thoroughman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoroughman. 48% of Thoroughman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Thoroughman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoroughman were Barber and 0. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Rancher
    12%
  • Barber
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • 0
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thoroughman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoroughman 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Thoroughman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 237 military records available for the last name Thoroughman. For the veterans among your Thoroughman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoroughman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Thoroughman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Thoroughman in 1958 was 41, and 74 in 2004.

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