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Thron Family History

Thron Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named in Hesse, Westphalia, and near Bernkastel (Mosel).

German: nickname from Middle Low German trōn(ie) ‘face’ or from tronen ‘to swindle, to cheat’ or ‘to beg’.

Swedish: possibly from the personal name Thron of Norwegian origin (see Thronson).

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


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You can see how Thron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thron family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thron families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Thron families living in Derbyshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Thron's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Thron families in 1891.
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What did your Thron ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thron. 100% of Thron women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 528 immigration records available for the last name Thron. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thron. For the veterans among your Thron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thron lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Thron in 1963 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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