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Thorncroft Family History

Thorncroft Surname Meaning

contracted form of Thorneycroft.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Thorncroft family from?

You can see how Thorncroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorncroft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorncroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Thorncroft families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Thorncroft's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thorncroft families in 1891.
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What did your Thorncroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thorncroft. 100% of Thorncroft 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 Thorncroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorncroft 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Thorncroft. 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 70 military records available for the last name Thorncroft. For the veterans among your Thorncroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorncroft lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Thorncroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Thorncroft in 1965 was 48, and 40 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorncroft 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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