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Thire Family History

Thire 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: Thore, Shire, Thie, Hire, Thiry, Hare, Torre, Thor, Taira, White

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Where is the Thire family from?

You can see how Thire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thire family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Thire families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Thire families living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thire's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Thire families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thire 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 Thire ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thire. 34% of Thire men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Hired Hand
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Thire family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Thire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thire 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Thire. 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 37 military records available for the last name Thire. For the veterans among your Thire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thire lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Thire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Thire in 1983 was 77, and 76 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thire 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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