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Throgmorton Name Meaning

English: variant of Throckmorton .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Throckmorton, Whorton, Thruston, Thomasson, Thorogood, Crompton

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Where is the Throgmorton family from?

You can see how Throgmorton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Throgmorton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Throgmorton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Throgmorton families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Throgmorton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Throgmorton families in 1891.
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What did your Throgmorton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Throgmorton. 32% of Throgmorton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Throgmorton women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Throgmorton were Farm Operator and Seamstress. .

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • Farm Operator
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Throgmorton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Throgmorton 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Throgmorton. 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 734 military records available for the last name Throgmorton. For the veterans among your Throgmorton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Throgmorton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Throgmorton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Throgmorton in 1955 was 47, and 63 in 2004.

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