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Thordy Family History

Thordy 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: Thor, Thorn, Hardy, Thorley, Thore, Thode, Thorpe, Thorne, Tardy

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Where is the Thordy family from?

You can see how Thordy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thordy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Thordy families living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thordy's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Thordy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thordy 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 28 census records available for the last name Thordy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thordy 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thordy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thordy. For the veterans among your Thordy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thordy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thordy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thordy

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