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Throton Family History

Throton 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: Tarlton, Thornton, Thurston, Throop, Hooton, Turton, Thron, Thaxton

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Where is the Throton family from?

You can see how Throton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Throton family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Throton family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Throton's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Throton families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Throton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Throton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Throton. 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 3 military records available for the last name Throton. For the veterans among your Throton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Throton lifespan?

Average Throton life expectancy in 1974 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Throton 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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