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Thayne Family History

Thayne Surname Meaning

Scottish (Fife) and English (Norfolk): variant of Thain.

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


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Where is the Thayne family from?

You can see how Thayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thayne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Thayne families living in Norfolk. This was about 25% of all the recorded Thayne's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thayne families in 1891.
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What did your Thayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Police Constable and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thayne. 100% of Thayne men worked as a Police Constable and 100% of Thayne 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Police Constable
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Thayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thayne 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 359 immigration records available for the last name Thayne. 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 287 military records available for the last name Thayne. For the veterans among your Thayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thayne lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thayne in 1962 was 60, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thayne 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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