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Thirifay Family History

Thirifay 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: Thrift, Thirion, Thiry, Thurman, Taira, Khalifa, Hirota, Thorley

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Where is the Thirifay family from?

You can see how Thirifay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirifay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thirifay family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirifay's in USA. California had the highest population of Thirifay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirifay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Thirifay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirifay 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thirifay. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thirifay. For the veterans among your Thirifay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirifay lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Thirifay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thirifay in 1964 was 72, and 88 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirifay 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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