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Thorlby Family History

Thorlby Surname Meaning

see Thurlby.

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


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Where is the Thorlby family from?

You can see how Thorlby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorlby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thorlby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Thorlby families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 74% of all the recorded Thorlby's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Thorlby families in 1891.
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What did your Thorlby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thorlby. 100% of Thorlby men worked as a Farmer and 91% of Thorlby 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%

What Thorlby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thorlby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorlby 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Thorlby. 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 56 military records available for the last name Thorlby. For the veterans among your Thorlby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorlby lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Thorlby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thorlby in 1978 was 68, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorlby 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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