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Silverthorne Family History

Silverthorne Surname Meaning

English: variant of Silverthorn.

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


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Where is the Silverthorne family from?

You can see how Silverthorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Silverthorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Silverthorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 43 Silverthorne families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Silverthorne's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Silverthorne families in 1891.
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What did your Silverthorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Silverthorne. 24% of Silverthorne men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 78% of Silverthorne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Silverthorne were Fishmonger and Dressmaker.

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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

  • Dairy Farmer
    24%
  • Coal Hewer retired
    24%
  • Coal Hewer Below Ground
    24%
  • Fishmonger
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Silverthorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Silverthorne 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Silverthorne. 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 951 military records available for the last name Silverthorne. For the veterans among your Silverthorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Silverthorne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Silverthorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Silverthorne in 1962 was 48, and 82 in 2004.

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