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Thinnes Family History

Thinnes Surname Meaning

North German (Rhineland): from a pet form of the personal name Antonius (see Anthony) or from a pet form of Martin.

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


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Where is the Thinnes family from?

You can see how Thinnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thinnes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thinnes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Thinnes families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thinnes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thinnes families in 1911.
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What did your Thinnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thinnes. 25% of Thinnes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Thinnes women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thinnes were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 248 immigration records available for the last name Thinnes. 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 495 military records available for the last name Thinnes. For the veterans among your Thinnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thinnes lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Thinnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thinnes in 1958 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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