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Thigpenn Family History

Thigpenn 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: Thigpen, Shippen, Tippen, Thiemann, Teigen, Thissen, Thien, Tippens

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Where is the Thigpenn family from?

You can see how Thigpenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thigpenn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thigpenn families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Thigpenn family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thigpenn's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Thigpenn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thigpenn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Thigpenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thigpenn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thigpenn. 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 11 military records available for the last name Thigpenn. For the veterans among your Thigpenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thigpenn lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Thigpenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Thigpenn in 1975 was 22, and 76 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thigpenn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thigpenn 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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