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Thay Family History

Thay Surname Meaning

see Tee.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Thay family from?

You can see how Thay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Thay families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 47% of all the recorded Thay's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Thay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thay. 35% of Thay men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Thay women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thay were Carpenter 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Trimmer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Thay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thay 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thay. 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 464 military records available for the last name Thay. For the veterans among your Thay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thay lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Thay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thay in 1980 was 72, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thay 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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