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Thirion Family History

Thirion Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Thiry.

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


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Where is the Thirion family from?

You can see how Thirion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirion families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Thirion family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirion's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thirion families in 1891.
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What did your Thirion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thirion. 43% of Thirion men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Thirion women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thirion were Construction and Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Construction
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Operator
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thirion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirion 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 666 immigration records available for the last name Thirion. 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 271 military records available for the last name Thirion. For the veterans among your Thirion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirion lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Thirion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thirion in 1959 was 56, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirion 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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