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They Family History

They 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: Hey, Then, Athey, Thew, Theys, Shey, Thee, Hay, He, Thor

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Where is the They family from?

You can see how They families moved over time by selecting different census years. The They family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most They families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 They families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded They's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of They families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the They 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 They ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named They. 56% of They men worked as a Laborer and 100% of They women worked as a Housework.

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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
    56%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Common Labor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What They family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name They. Like a window into their day-to-day life, They 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 242 immigration records available for the last name They. 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 16,000 military records available for the last name They. For the veterans among your They ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average They lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1989, in the United States, They life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for They in 1986 was 92, and 39 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your They 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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