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Throckmorton Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Throckmorton in Worcestershire which is named with Old English throc ‘beam bridge’ + mere ‘pool’ + tūn ‘enclosure settlement’.

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


Similar surnames: Brockington, Stockton, Bickerton, Troughton, Horton, Thornton

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Where is the Throckmorton family from?

You can see how Throckmorton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Throckmorton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Throckmorton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Throckmorton families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Throckmorton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Throckmorton families in 1891.
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What did your Throckmorton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Business was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Throckmorton. 50% of Throckmorton women worked as a Business. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Business
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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There are 5,000 military records available for the last name Throckmorton. For the veterans among your Throckmorton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Throckmorton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Throckmorton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Throckmorton in 1951 was 79, and 68 in 2004.

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