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Thirkles Family History

Thirkles 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: Charles, Kirkley, Tickle, Thorley, Tinkler, Shirley, Rickles, Thistle

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Where is the Thirkles family from?

You can see how Thirkles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirkles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thirkles families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirkles's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thirkles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirkles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thirkles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thirkles. 100% of Thirkles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thirkles women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Thirkles family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Thirkles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirkles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thirkles. 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 19 military records available for the last name Thirkles. For the veterans among your Thirkles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thirkles lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1990, in the United States, Thirkles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Thirkles in 1973 was 64, and 76 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thirkles

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirkles 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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