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Thorndyke Family History

Thorndyke Surname Meaning

English (Lincolnshire and Suffolk): variant of Thorndike.

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


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Where is the Thorndyke family from?

You can see how Thorndyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorndyke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thorndyke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Thorndyke families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Thorndyke's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Thorndyke families in 1891.
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What did your Thorndyke 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 Thorndyke. 47% of Thorndyke men worked as a Farm Labourer and 84% of Thorndyke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thorndyke were Horseman On Farm and Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Horseman On Farm
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • House Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

What Thorndyke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thorndyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorndyke 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Thorndyke. 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 648 military records available for the last name Thorndyke. For the veterans among your Thorndyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorndyke lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thorndyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thorndyke in 1964 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorndyke 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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