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Thirkby Family History

Thirkby 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: Thursby, Shirkey, Thiry, Kirkby, Hornby, Thorley, Whitby, Hiskey

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Where is the Thirkby family from?

You can see how Thirkby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirkby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Thirkby families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirkby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thirkby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Thirkby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirkby 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 Thirkby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thirkby. For the veterans among your Thirkby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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