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Thyne Family History

Thyne Name 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


Similar surnames: Fayne, Coyne, Thune, Hyde, Twine, Thore, Thayne, Rhyne, Thane, Thyng

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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 1880 there were 16 Thyne families living in Massachusetts. This was about 21% of all the recorded Thyne's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Thyne families in 1880.
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What did your Thyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thyne. 16% of Thyne men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Thyne women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thyne were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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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 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 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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