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Thruston Family History

Thruston Name Meaning

English: metathesized form of Thurston

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


Similar surnames: Thurston, Tuton, Tustin, Tutton, Huson, Houlton, Truslow, Rustin

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Where is the Thruston family from?

You can see how Thruston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thruston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thruston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 31 Thruston families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thruston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thruston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thruston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thruston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thruston. 100% of Thruston men worked as a Police Constable and 79% of Thruston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    22%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thruston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thruston 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Thruston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thruston. For the veterans among your Thruston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thruston lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Thruston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thruston in 1956 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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