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Thirkhill Family History

Thirkhill Surname Meaning

see Thirkell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thirkhill family from?

You can see how Thirkhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirkhill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thirkhill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Thirkhill families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirkhill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thirkhill families in 1891.
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What did your Thirkhill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thirkhill. 100% of Thirkhill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Thirkhill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Thirkhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirkhill 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Thirkhill. 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 34 military records available for the last name Thirkhill. For the veterans among your Thirkhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirkhill lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Thirkhill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Thirkhill in 1965 was 72, and 16 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirkhill 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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