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Thirlby Family History

Thirlby Name Meaning

see Thurlby .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Thorley, Shirley, Thursby, Hilby, Whirley, Thiry, Hornby, Harley

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Where is the Thirlby family from?

You can see how Thirlby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirlby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirlby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 6 Thirlby families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirlby's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Thirlby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirlby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thirlby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Miner Below Heavy Wor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thirlby. 100% of Thirlby men worked as a Coal Miner Below Heavy Wor and 76% of Thirlby 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Miner Below Heavy Wor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thirlby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirlby 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Thirlby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 111 military records available for the last name Thirlby. For the veterans among your Thirlby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirlby lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Thirlby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Thirlby in 1965 was 74, and 84 in 2002.

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