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Thornycroft Family History

Thornycroft Surname Meaning

see Thorneycroft.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thornycroft family from?

You can see how Thornycroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornycroft family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Thornycroft families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Thornycroft's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Thornycroft families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thornycroft surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thornycroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thornycroft. 70% of Thornycroft 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
    70%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Married Woman
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%

What Thornycroft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thornycroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornycroft 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Thornycroft. 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 239 military records available for the last name Thornycroft. For the veterans among your Thornycroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornycroft lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Thornycroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thornycroft in 1974 was 79, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thornycroft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornycroft 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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