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Thruston Family History

Thruston Surname Meaning

English: metathesized form of Thurston

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thruston family from?

You can see how Thruston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thruston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thruston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Thruston families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Thruston's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thruston families in 1911.
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What did your Thruston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thruston. 25% of Thruston men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Thruston women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thruston were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Stenographer
    38%
  • School Teacher
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thruston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thruston 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Thruston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thruston. For the veterans among your Thruston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thruston lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Thruston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thruston in 1956 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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