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Throburn Family History

Throburn 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: Thoburn, Thorburn, Thorn, Thrower, Thurn, Thomure, Thron, Hepburn

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Where is the Throburn family from?

You can see how Throburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Throburn family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Throburn families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Throburn families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Throburn's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Throburn families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Throburn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Throburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Throburn 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Throburn. 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 military records available for the last name Throburn. For the veterans among your Throburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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