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Thirman Family History

Thirman 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: Thurman, Thorman, Thieman, Titman, Harman, Sherman, Fairman, Thiemann

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Where is the Thirman family from?

You can see how Thirman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thirman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Thirman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thirman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirman 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 286 census records available for the last name Thirman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirman 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Thirman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Thirman. For the veterans among your Thirman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Thirman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thirman in 1975 was 76, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirman 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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