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Thyne Family History

Thyne Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Lanarkshire and Midlothian): nickname from Middle English thin ‘thin slender’ (Old English thynne).

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


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Where is the Thyne family from?

You can see how Thyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thyne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Thyne families living in Durham. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thyne's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thyne families in 1891.
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What did your Thyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thyne. 84% of Thyne women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Companion
    17%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyne 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 938 immigration records available for the last name Thyne. 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 462 military records available for the last name Thyne. For the veterans among your Thyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyne lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Thyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Thyne in 1956 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thyne 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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