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Thi Family History

Thi Surname Meaning

Vietnamese: from the Chinese surname 施 see Shi 3 and 2 below.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 施 see Shi.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 褚 see Chu.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Thi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thi family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Thi family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thi's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Thi families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 507 census records available for the last name Thi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thi 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 778 immigration records available for the last name Thi. 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 142 military records available for the last name Thi. For the veterans among your Thi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thi lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Thi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thi in 1985 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thi 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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