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Thives Family History

Thives 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: Shives, Thies, Chaves, Hines, Thiel, Ives, Rives, Thiem, Thier, Thie

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Where is the Thives family from?

You can see how Thives families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thives family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thives families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Thives family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thives's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Thives families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thives 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 61 census records available for the last name Thives. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thives 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thives. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thives. For the veterans among your Thives ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thives lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Thives life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thives in 1968 was 73, and 77 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thives 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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