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Threeton Family History

Threeton Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Trenton, Thruston, Threet, Tarleton, Tarlton, Henton, Keeton

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Where is the Threeton family from?

You can see how Threeton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Threeton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Threeton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Threeton families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Threeton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Threeton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Threeton 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 Threeton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Threeton. 45% of Threeton men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

What Threeton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 458 census records available for the last name Threeton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Threeton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Threeton. 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 79 military records available for the last name Threeton. For the veterans among your Threeton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Threeton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Threeton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Threeton in 1966 was 66, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Threeton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Threeton 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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