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Throp Family History

Throp Surname Meaning

Metathesized form of Thorpe. From Middle English throp ‘village hamlet farmstead’ (Old English þrop ‘secondary settlement’).

The surname may be topographic for someone who lived in such a settlement or toponymic for someone from a place so named.

Examples of such places include Thrupp (Berks, Gloucs, Oxon), Thrupe (Somerset), Throop (Dorset, Hants, Somerset), and Throope (Wilts).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Throp family from?

You can see how Throp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Throp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Throp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 180 Throp families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Throp's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Throp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Throp 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 Throp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dyers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Throp. 50% of Throp men worked as a Dyers Labourer and 91% of Throp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Throp were Public Works Contractor Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Dyers Labourer
    50%
  • Public Works Contractor Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Throp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Throp 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 607 immigration records available for the last name Throp. 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 772 military records available for the last name Throp. For the veterans among your Throp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Throp lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Throp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Throp in 1956 was 39, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Throp 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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