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Through Family History

Through 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: Brough, Hough, Rough, Traugh, Thrush, Tough, Prough, Crough, Shough

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Where is the Through family from?

You can see how Through families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Through family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Through families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Through families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Through's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Through families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Through 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 Through ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Through. 100% of Through men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Through family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Through. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Through 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Through. 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 171 military records available for the last name Through. For the veterans among your Through ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Through lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1970, in the United States, Through life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Through in 1968 was 76, and 93 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Through 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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