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Thorogood Family History

Thorogood Surname Meaning

English (mainly Essex): variant of Thurgood.

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


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Where is the Thorogood family from?

You can see how Thorogood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorogood family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thorogood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 700 Thorogood families living in Essex. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thorogood's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Thorogood families in 1891.
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What did your Thorogood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thorogood. 10% of Thorogood men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Thorogood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thorogood were Horseman On Farm and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    5%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Horseman On Farm
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    2%

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Census Records

There are 36,000 census records available for the last name Thorogood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorogood 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Thorogood. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thorogood. For the veterans among your Thorogood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorogood lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thorogood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Thorogood in 1964 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

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