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Thilby Family History

Thilby 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: Hilby, Tilly, Wilby, Kilby, Whitby, Thill, Shelby, Milby, Filby

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Where is the Thilby family from?

You can see how Thilby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thilby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thilby family living in Northamptonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thilby's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Thilby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Thilby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thilby 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Thilby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thilby. For the veterans among your Thilby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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