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Throsby Family History

Throsby 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: Crosby, Trosky, Thursby, Troy, Trost, Thrower, Mosby, Hornsby, Throop

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Where is the Throsby family from?

You can see how Throsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Throsby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Throsby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 40 Throsby families living in Leicestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Throsby's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Throsby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Throsby 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 Throsby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Throsby. 100% of Throsby men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Throsby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    14%

What Throsby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Throsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Throsby 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Throsby. 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 60 military records available for the last name Throsby. For the veterans among your Throsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Throsby lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1982, in the United States, Throsby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Throsby in 1972 was 78, and 84 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Throsby 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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