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Tharby Family History

Tharby Surname Meaning

variant of Ferraby.

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


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Where is the Tharby family from?

You can see how Tharby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tharby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Tharby families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tharby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tharby families in 1891.
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What did your Tharby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tharby. 43% of Tharby men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Tharby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tharby were Nurseryman Tood Producti and School Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Builders Labourer
    29%
  • Nurseryman Tood Producti
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpd Domestic
    7%
  • School Teacher
    7%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tharby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharby 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Tharby. 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 119 military records available for the last name Tharby. For the veterans among your Tharby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Tharby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tharby in 1964 was 72, and 72 in 1994.

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