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Thyroff Family History

Thyroff 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: Shroff, Turoff, Hoff, Tyrone, Throop, Tarnoff, Thron, Boroff

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Where is the Thyroff family from?

You can see how Thyroff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyroff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thyroff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thyroff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thyroff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Thyroff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyroff 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Thyroff. 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 145 military records available for the last name Thyroff. For the veterans among your Thyroff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyroff lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Thyroff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thyroff in 1987 was 67, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thyroff 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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