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Thorenton Family History

Thorenton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thornton, Thorington, Thorton, Thoreson, Trenton, Henton, Thurston

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Where is the Thorenton family from?

You can see how Thorenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorenton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thorenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Thorenton families living in Angus. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thorenton's in Scotland. Angus and 1 other county had the highest population of Thorenton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorenton 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 Thorenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thorenton. 100% of Thorenton men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 616 census records available for the last name Thorenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorenton 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Thorenton. 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 75 military records available for the last name Thorenton. For the veterans among your Thorenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorenton lifespan?

Average Thorenton life expectancy in 1961 was 22 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 53.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorenton 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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