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Thirlwall Family History

Thirlwall Surname Meaning

see Thirlwell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thirlwall family from?

You can see how Thirlwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirlwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thirlwall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Thirlwall families living in Cumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Thirlwall's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Thirlwall families in 1891.
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What did your Thirlwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thirlwall. 50% of Thirlwall men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 74% of Thirlwall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thirlwall were General Labourer and Domestic Duties Unpaid.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    8%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thirlwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirlwall 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Thirlwall. 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 206 military records available for the last name Thirlwall. For the veterans among your Thirlwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirlwall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Thirlwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thirlwall in 1962 was 66, and 90 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirlwall 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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