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Thir Family History

Thir 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: Thor, Thur, Thier, Thie, Tahir, Thiry, Thi, Shi, Chi, Taira

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Where is the Thir family from?

You can see how Thir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thir family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thir families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Thir families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Thir's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Thir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thir 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 Thir ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thir. 100% of Thir 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 252 census records available for the last name Thir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thir 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Thir. 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 78 military records available for the last name Thir. For the veterans among your Thir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thir lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Thir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thir in 1970 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thir 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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