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Thayre Family History

Thayre Surname Meaning

see Thayer.

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


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Where is the Thayre family from?

You can see how Thayre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thayre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thayre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Thayre families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thayre's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thayre families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thayre 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 Thayre 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 Thayre. 34% of Thayre men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Thayre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thayre were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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
    34%
  • Farmworker
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpd Domestic
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

What Thayre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thayre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thayre 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Thayre. 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 221 military records available for the last name Thayre. For the veterans among your Thayre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thayre lifespan?

Average Thayre life expectancy in 1990 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thayre 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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