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Thropson Family History

Thropson 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: Thronson, Tronson, Thompson, Thorson, Propson, Thomson, Hopson

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Where is the Thropson family from?

You can see how Thropson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thropson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thropson family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thropson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thropson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Thropson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thropson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thropson. 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 Thropson. For the veterans among your Thropson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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