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Thys Family History

Thys Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Thijs from a short form of the personal name Mathijs.

Mathijs is the Dutch form of Matthew.

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


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Where is the Thys family from?

You can see how Thys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Thys families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thys's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Thys families in 1891.
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What did your Thys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thys. 43% of Thys men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • General Machinist
    15%
  • Janitor
    15%
  • Moulder
    15%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thys. 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 275 military records available for the last name Thys. For the veterans among your Thys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thys lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thys in 1964 was 90, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thys 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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