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Thirley Family History

Thirley Surname Meaning

see Thurlow.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thirley family from?

You can see how Thirley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Thirley families living in Essex. This was about 31% of all the recorded Thirley's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Thirley families in 1891.
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What did your Thirley ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 716 census records available for the last name Thirley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirley 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Thirley. 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 13 military records available for the last name Thirley. For the veterans among your Thirley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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