In the 1851 census Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton Western, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. Head William Thrustans, age 40, master japanner, born Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. Wife Sarah Thrustans, age 39, born Darlaston, Staffordshire. Daughter Sarah Anne Thrustans, age 12, scholar, Edgbaston, Warwickshire. Son Alfred Thrustans, age 11, scholar, born Wolverhampton. Son James Thrustans, age 6, scholar, born Wolverhampton. 1 servant

In the 1871 census Newbridge Cottage, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. Head Sarah Thrustans, widow, age 60, retired tinplaters widow, born Stafford. Son James H. Thrustans, unmarried, age 26, tinplate manufacturer, born Wolverhampton. 1 servant.