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Thyes Family History

Thyes Name 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: Thies, Thyen, Thye, Hayes, Toles, Hees, Toye, Thiel, Thoen, Takes

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Where is the Thyes family from?

You can see how Thyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thyes family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thyes's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Thyes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thyes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thyes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Thyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyes 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Thyes. 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 27 military records available for the last name Thyes. For the veterans among your Thyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Thyes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thyes in 1967 was 68, and 79 in 1999.

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