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Thomley Family History

Thomley Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire): variant of Townley. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thomley family from?

You can see how Thomley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 591 Thomley families living in Lancashire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Thomley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thomley families in 1891.
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What did your Thomley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thomley. 50% of Thomley men worked as a Builders Labourer and 91% of Thomley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thomley were Dairy Farmer and Cook.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Cook
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Thomley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomley 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Thomley. 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 928 military records available for the last name Thomley. For the veterans among your Thomley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomley lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thomley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Thomley in 1950 was 47, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomley 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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