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Thraves Family History

Thraves Surname Meaning

unexplained.

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


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Where is the Thraves family from?

You can see how Thraves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thraves family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thraves families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 82 Thraves families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Thraves's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Thraves families in 1891.
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What did your Thraves ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thraves. 29% of Thraves men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Thraves women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thraves were Constructional Engineer and Private Means.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Farmer Own Account
    15%
  • Solicitors Clerk
    15%
  • Constructional Engineer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Thraves family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thraves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thraves 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Thraves. 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 283 military records available for the last name Thraves. For the veterans among your Thraves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thraves lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Thraves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thraves in 1963 was 72, and 77 in 2002.

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