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Thoyts Family History

Thoyts Surname Meaning

see Thwaites.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thoyts family from?

You can see how Thoyts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoyts family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoyts families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Thoyts families living in Warwickshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thoyts's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Thoyts families in 1891.
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What did your Thoyts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thoyts. 60% of Thoyts women worked as a Private Means.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    60%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    40%

What Thoyts family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Thoyts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoyts 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Thoyts. 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 85 military records available for the last name Thoyts. For the veterans among your Thoyts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoyts lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Thoyts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thoyts in 1971 was 61, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoyts 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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