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Thies Family History

Thies Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: from a shortened form of the personal name Matthias (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Thies family from?

You can see how Thies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thies family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thies families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Thies families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thies's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thies families in 1891.
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What did your Thies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thies. 100% of Thies 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
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Thies. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Thies. For the veterans among your Thies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thies lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thies in 1950 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thies 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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