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Thorpy Family History

Thorpy 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: Thorpe, Thorp, Torpy, Thor, Thorn, Thorley, Thore, Torp, Thorne

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Where is the Thorpy family from?

You can see how Thorpy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorpy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorpy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thorpy families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thorpy's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thorpy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorpy 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 282 census records available for the last name Thorpy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorpy 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Thorpy. 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 41 military records available for the last name Thorpy. For the veterans among your Thorpy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorpy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Thorpy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thorpy in 1972 was 72, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorpy 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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