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Their Family History

Their 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: Theil, Thein, Theis, Thor, Weir, Herr, Heim, Heier, Rhein, Then

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Where is the Their family from?

You can see how Their families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Their family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Their families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 6 Their families living in Fife. This was about 35% of all the recorded Their's in Scotland. Fife and 1 other county had the highest population of Their families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Their 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 Their ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Their. 25% of Their men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Their women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Their were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Their family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Their. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Their 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Their. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Their. For the veterans among your Their ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Their lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Their life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Their in 1975 was 52, and 42 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Their 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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