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Thierry Family History

Thierry Surname Meaning

French: from the Old French personal name Thierri a short form of ancient Germanic Theodoric (see Terry) composed of the elements theud ‘people race’ + rīc ‘power(ful) rich’.

This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Thierry family from?

You can see how Thierry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thierry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thierry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Thierry families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thierry's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thierry families in 1891.
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What did your Thierry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thierry. 63% of Thierry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Private Means
    38%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thierry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thierry 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thierry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Thierry. For the veterans among your Thierry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thierry lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thierry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thierry in 1950 was 33, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thierry 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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