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Thornsbury Family History

Thornsbury Surname Meaning

English (Worcestershire): variant of Thornberry. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Thornsbury family from?

You can see how Thornsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornsbury family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thornsbury families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Thornsbury families living in Worcestershire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Thornsbury's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Thornsbury families in 1891.
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What did your Thornsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thornsbury. 72% of Thornsbury 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Fancy Leather Preparer
    29%

What Thornsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thornsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornsbury 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Thornsbury. 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 270 military records available for the last name Thornsbury. For the veterans among your Thornsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornsbury lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Thornsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Thornsbury in 1952 was 60, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornsbury ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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