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Thorowgood Family History

Thorowgood Surname Meaning

see Thorogood.

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


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Where is the Thorowgood family from?

You can see how Thorowgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorowgood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Thorowgood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Thorowgood families living in Kent. This was about 22% of all the recorded Thorowgood's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Thorowgood families in 1891.
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What did your Thorowgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Baker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thorowgood. 34% of Thorowgood men worked as a Baker and 71% of Thorowgood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thorowgood were Household Remover Own Business Heavy W and Perfume Finisher.

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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

  • Baker
    34%
  • Secretary For C Thoroug
    34%
  • Household Remover Own Business Heavy W
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Private Means
    23%
  • Perfume Finisher
    8%

What Thorowgood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thorowgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorowgood 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Thorowgood. 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 183 military records available for the last name Thorowgood. For the veterans among your Thorowgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorowgood lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Thorowgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thorowgood in 1975 was 80, and 29 in 2004.

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