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Threefall Family History

Threefall 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: Threlfall, Theall, Thrall, Waterfall, Tyrrell, Truell, Theobald

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Where is the Threefall family from?

You can see how Threefall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Threefall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Threefall family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Threefall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Threefall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Threefall 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 66 census records available for the last name Threefall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Threefall 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Threefall. 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 9 military records available for the last name Threefall. For the veterans among your Threefall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Threefall lifespan?

Average Threefall life expectancy in 1979 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Threefall 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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