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Thankley Family History

Thankley Surname 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: Hanley, Chandley, Chalkley, Hansley, Shackley, Shanley, Tansley

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Where is the Thankley family from?

You can see how Thankley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thankley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Thankley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Thankley families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Thankley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thankley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Thankley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thankley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thankley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thankley. For the veterans among your Thankley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thankley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thankley 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thankley

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