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Thinley Family History

Thinley 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: Tinley, Hanley, Henley, Tingley, Chipley, Townley, Tilley, Thorley

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Where is the Thinley family from?

You can see how Thinley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thinley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Thinley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thinley families living in Iowa. This was about 46% of all the recorded Thinley's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Thinley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Thinley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thinley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Thinley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thinley. For the veterans among your Thinley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thinley lifespan?

Between 1996 and 2003, in the United States, Thinley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thinley in 1996 was 52, and 28 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thinley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thinley 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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