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Thirloway Family History

Thirloway 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: Holloway, Thurlow, Silloway, Halloway, Alloway, Thrower, Harlow

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Where is the Thirloway family from?

You can see how Thirloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirloway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirloway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Thirloway families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 89% of all the recorded Thirloway's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thirloway families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Thirloway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirloway 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Thirloway. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thirloway. For the veterans among your Thirloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirloway lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Thirloway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thirloway in 1977 was 86, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirloway 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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