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Thro Family History

Thro 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: Toro, Turo, Thron, Throm, Thao, Cho, Turk, Zhao, Thor, Troy

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Where is the Thro family from?

You can see how Thro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thro family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Thro family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thro's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Thro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thro 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 Thro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thro. 54% of Thro men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Thro women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thro were Owner and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    54%
  • Manager
    24%
  • Owner
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thro 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Thro. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Thro. For the veterans among your Thro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thro lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Thro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thro in 1956 was 47, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thro 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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