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Thierbach Family History

Thierbach 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: Harbach, Feuerbach, Auerbach, Griesbach, Averbach, Trimbach, Erbach

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Where is the Thierbach family from?

You can see how Thierbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thierbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thierbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Thierbach families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Thierbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thierbach families in 1880.
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What did your Thierbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thierbach. 34% of Thierbach men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Thierbach women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Molder
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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What Thierbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 525 census records available for the last name Thierbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thierbach 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 266 immigration records available for the last name Thierbach. 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 694 military records available for the last name Thierbach. For the veterans among your Thierbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thierbach lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Thierbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thierbach in 1958 was 64, and 89 in 2004.

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