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Throssell Family History

Throssell Surname Meaning

see Thrussell.

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


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Where is the Throssell family from?

You can see how Throssell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Throssell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Throssell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 77 Throssell families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Throssell's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Throssell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Throssell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Throssell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Throssell. 82% of Throssell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • School Teacher
    4%

What Throssell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Throssell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Throssell 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 545 immigration records available for the last name Throssell. 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 208 military records available for the last name Throssell. For the veterans among your Throssell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Throssell lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Throssell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Throssell in 1967 was 89, and 94 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Throssell 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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