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Thropp Family History

Thropp Surname Meaning

see Throp.

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


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Where is the Thropp family from?

You can see how Thropp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thropp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thropp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Thropp families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thropp's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thropp families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thropp 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 Thropp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thropp. 25% of Thropp men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Thropp women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thropp were Laborer and Clerk.

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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
    25%
  • Executive
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Thropp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thropp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thropp 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Thropp. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 271 military records available for the last name Thropp. For the veterans among your Thropp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thropp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thropp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thropp in 1963 was 83, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thropp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thropp 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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