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Thornbrough Family History

Thornbrough Surname Meaning

English: variant of Thornberry.

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


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Where is the Thornbrough family from?

You can see how Thornbrough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thornbrough family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thornbrough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Thornbrough families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Thornbrough's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thornbrough families in 1891.
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What did your Thornbrough ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thornbrough. 100% of Thornbrough 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thornbrough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thornbrough 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Thornbrough. 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 439 military records available for the last name Thornbrough. For the veterans among your Thornbrough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thornbrough lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Thornbrough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thornbrough in 1952 was 26, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thornbrough 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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