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Thirer Family History

Thirer 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: Shirer, Thier, Thierer, Tyrer, Trier, Thorner, Thiel, Theurer, Thaler

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Where is the Thirer family from?

You can see how Thirer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thirer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Thirer families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thirer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thirer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirer 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 157 census records available for the last name Thirer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirer 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Thirer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Thirer. For the veterans among your Thirer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Thirer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thirer in 1966 was 76, and 79 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thirer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirer 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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