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Thredgill Family History

Thredgill 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: Threadgill, Threlfall, Treadwell, Reddell, Thill, Theil, Thorell

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Where is the Thredgill family from?

You can see how Thredgill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thredgill family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thredgill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Thredgill families living in Alabama. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thredgill's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Thredgill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thredgill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thredgill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thredgill. 67% of Thredgill men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Thredgill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thredgill were Laborer and Farm Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Farm Work
    43%

What Thredgill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 481 census records available for the last name Thredgill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thredgill 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thredgill. 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 47 military records available for the last name Thredgill. For the veterans among your Thredgill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thredgill lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Thredgill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thredgill in 1974 was 28, and 91 in 1981.

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