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Thriffiley Family History

Thriffiley 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: Christley, Riffle, Riffey, Diffley, Chrisley, Haifley, Griffey

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Where is the Thriffiley family from?

You can see how Thriffiley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thriffiley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thriffiley families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Thriffiley's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Thriffiley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thriffiley 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 Thriffiley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thriffiley. 100% of Thriffiley men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Thriffiley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Thriffiley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thriffiley 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Thriffiley. 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 19 military records available for the last name Thriffiley. For the veterans among your Thriffiley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thriffiley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Thriffiley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thriffiley in 1964 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thriffiley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thriffiley 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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