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Thorneycroft Family History

Thorneycroft Surname Meaning

from Thornycroft (Hall) in Siddington (Cheshire). The place-name derives from Old English þornig ‘thorny’ + croft ‘enclosure’.

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


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Where is the Thorneycroft family from?

You can see how Thorneycroft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorneycroft family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Thorneycroft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Thorneycroft families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Thorneycroft's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Thorneycroft families in 1891.
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What did your Thorneycroft ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thorneycroft. 100% of Thorneycroft 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thorneycroft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorneycroft 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 540 immigration records available for the last name Thorneycroft. 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 433 military records available for the last name Thorneycroft. For the veterans among your Thorneycroft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorneycroft lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thorneycroft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thorneycroft in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 2004.

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