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Thress Family History

Thress Surname Meaning

German:: from a shortened form of the female personal name Theresa. habitational name from a town so named in Lower Franconia.

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


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Where is the Thress family from?

You can see how Thress families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thress family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thress families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Thress families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thress's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thress families in 1891.
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What did your Thress ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hotel Proprietor (retired) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thress. 100% of Thress women worked as a Hotel Proprietor (retired).

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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

  • Hotel Proprietor (retired)
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thress. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thress 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Thress. 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 160 military records available for the last name Thress. For the veterans among your Thress ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thress lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Thress life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Thress in 1947 was 39, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thress 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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