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Thirst Family History

Thirst 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: Hirst, Hurst, Twist, Horst, Triest, Herst, First, Thiers, Hirt, Kirst

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Where is the Thirst family from?

You can see how Thirst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirst families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Thirst families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thirst's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thirst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirst 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 672 census records available for the last name Thirst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirst 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Thirst. 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 184 military records available for the last name Thirst. For the veterans among your Thirst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirst lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Thirst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thirst in 1972 was 36, and 7 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirst 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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