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Thier Family History

Thier Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German thier ‘wild animal deer’ hence a nickname either for a wild or timid person or a nickname for a hunter.

In southern German dialects a variant of Dürr (see Duerr).

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


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You can see how Thier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Thier families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Thier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thier families in 1891.
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What did your Thier ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thier. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Thier. For the veterans among your Thier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thier lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Thier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thier in 1942 was 36, and 79 in 2004.

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