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Thias Family History

Thias Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Trias, Thies, Thomas, Elias, Haas, Hils, Thiel, Sias, Frias, Tobias

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Where is the Thias family from?

You can see how Thias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thias family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thias families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Thias families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Thias's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thias families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerical Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thias. 50% of Thias men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thias women worked as a Clerical Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerical Clerk
    100%

What Thias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thias 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Thias. 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 485 military records available for the last name Thias. For the veterans among your Thias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thias lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Thias in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thias

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thias 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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