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Thrombley Family History

Thrombley Name 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: Trombley, Thomley, Trembley, Trombly, Tromblee, Twombley, Bromley

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Where is the Thrombley family from?

You can see how Thrombley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thrombley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thrombley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Thrombley families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thrombley's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Thrombley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thrombley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thrombley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thrombley. 50% of Thrombley men worked as a Salesman. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Thrombley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thrombley 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Thrombley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 55 military records available for the last name Thrombley. For the veterans among your Thrombley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thrombley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thrombley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thrombley in 1965 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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