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Thy Family History

Thy 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: Athy, Toy, Shy, Tay, Hy, Ty, Tuhy, Thi, Thye, Phy

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Where is the Thy family from?

You can see how Thy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Thy family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Thy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Thy families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thy 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 229 immigration records available for the last name Thy. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thy. For the veterans among your Thy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thy lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Thy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thy in 1981 was 57, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thy 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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