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Thirtle Family History

Thirtle Surname Meaning

variant of Thirkell with late dissimilation of kl to tl.

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


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Where is the Thirtle family from?

You can see how Thirtle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirtle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thirtle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 96 Thirtle families living in Norfolk. This was about 56% of all the recorded Thirtle's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thirtle families in 1891.
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What did your Thirtle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thirtle. 20% of Thirtle men worked as a Farm Labourer and 80% of Thirtle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thirtle were Farm Carter and Unpaid Household Duties.

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Farm Carter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    3%

What Thirtle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thirtle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirtle 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Thirtle. 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 356 military records available for the last name Thirtle. For the veterans among your Thirtle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirtle lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Thirtle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thirtle in 1946 was 43, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirtle 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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