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Thorgood Family History

Thorgood Surname Meaning

see Thurgood.

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


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You can see how Thorgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorgood family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thorgood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Thorgood families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thorgood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thorgood families in 1891.
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There are 516 census records available for the last name Thorgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorgood 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Thorgood. 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 32 military records available for the last name Thorgood. For the veterans among your Thorgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorgood lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1985, in the United States, Thorgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Thorgood in 1970 was 83, and 60 in 1985.

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