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Thex Family History

Thex 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: Then, Thew, Thee, He, Thor, Chew, Chen, Shen, Hey, Che

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thex 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 Thex ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thex. 100% of Thex men worked as a Farm Manager.

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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

  • Farm Manager
    100%

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Thex. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thex 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Thex. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thex. For the veterans among your Thex ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thex lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Thex life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thex in 1988 was 85, and 92 in 2003.

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