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Thorworth Family History

Thorworth 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: Hoxworth, Howorth, Howarth, Whitworth, Hepworth, Bosworth, Hayworth

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Where is the Thorworth family from?

You can see how Thorworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorworth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorworth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thorworth families living in Minnesota. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thorworth's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Thorworth families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Thorworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorworth 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Thorworth. 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 29 military records available for the last name Thorworth. For the veterans among your Thorworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorworth lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Thorworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thorworth in 1968 was 70, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorworth 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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