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Thrist Family History

Thrist 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: Christ, Thrift, Ghrist, Twist, Christo, Trost, Grist, Crist, Trust

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Where is the Thrist family from?

You can see how Thrist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thrist family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thrist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thrist families living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thrist's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Thrist families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thrist 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 161 census records available for the last name Thrist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thrist 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Thrist. 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 27 military records available for the last name Thrist. For the veterans among your Thrist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thrist lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Thrist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thrist in 1954 was 52, and 24 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thrist 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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