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Thye Family History

Thye Surname Meaning

German: variant of Tye.

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


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Where is the Thye family from?

You can see how Thye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thye families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Thye families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Thye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thye ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thye. 40% of Thye men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Meat Cutter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Manager
    9%

What Thye family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thye 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 538 immigration records available for the last name Thye. 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 525 military records available for the last name Thye. For the veterans among your Thye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thye lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Thye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thye in 1946 was 42, and 87 in 2004.

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