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Throckmorten Family History

Throckmorten 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: Throckmorton, Throgmorton, Rockmore, Blackmore, Theodore, Hickmott

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Where is the Throckmorten family from?

You can see how Throckmorten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Throckmorten family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Throckmorten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Throckmorten family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Throckmorten's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Throckmorten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Throckmorten 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 Throckmorten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Throckmorten. 100% of Throckmorten men worked as a Painter and 50% of Throckmorten women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%

What Throckmorten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Throckmorten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Throckmorten 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Throckmorten. 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 20 military records available for the last name Throckmorten. For the veterans among your Throckmorten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Throckmorten lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1998, in the United States, Throckmorten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Throckmorten in 1980 was 65, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Throckmorten 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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