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Thirsty Family History

Thirsty 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: Hirst, Thursby, Thiry, Hirsch, Hurst, Harty, Twist, Horst, Thurston

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Where is the Thirsty family from?

You can see how Thirsty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirsty family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirsty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Thirsty families living in Georgia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Thirsty's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Thirsty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirsty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thirsty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thirsty. 50% of Thirsty 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
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What Thirsty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Thirsty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirsty 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Thirsty. 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 230 military records available for the last name Thirsty. For the veterans among your Thirsty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirsty lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Thirsty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thirsty in 1966 was 76, and 80 in 2002.

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