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Third Family History

Third Surname Meaning

from one or more of various minor places so called because they were at one time farms divided among three tenants.

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


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You can see how Third families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Third family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Third families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Third family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Third's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Third families in 1891.
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There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Third. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Third 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Third. 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 62,000 military records available for the last name Third. For the veterans among your Third ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Third lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Third life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Third in 1956 was 31, and 62 in 2003.

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