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Thresh Family History

Thresh Surname Meaning

see Thirsk. see Thrush.

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


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Where is the Thresh family from?

You can see how Thresh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thresh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thresh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 152 Thresh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Thresh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thresh families in 1891.
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What did your Thresh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thresh. 60% of Thresh men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Thresh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thresh were Bank Cashier and Housekeeper.

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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

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Bank Cashier
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thresh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thresh 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Thresh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 227 military records available for the last name Thresh. For the veterans among your Thresh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thresh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Thresh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thresh in 1969 was 74, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thresh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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