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Thirolf Family History

Thirolf 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: Harold, Shroff, Rolf, Hirota, Thiel, Tripoli, Throop, Herold, Tirone

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Where is the Thirolf family from?

You can see how Thirolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirolf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirolf families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Thirolf families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirolf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thirolf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirolf 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 210 census records available for the last name Thirolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirolf 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Thirolf. 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 63 military records available for the last name Thirolf. For the veterans among your Thirolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirolf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1991, in the United States, Thirolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Thirolf in 1960 was 62, and 82 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirolf 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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