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Thoirs Family History

Thoirs 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: Thomas, Thor, Thorn, Thore, Thiers, Thies, Theiss, Thoms, Thorp

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Where is the Thoirs family from?

You can see how Thoirs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoirs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thoirs families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Thoirs family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoirs's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thoirs families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Thoirs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoirs 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 Thoirs. 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 44 military records available for the last name Thoirs. For the veterans among your Thoirs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoirs lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Thoirs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thoirs in 1966 was 77, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoirs 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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