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Thyng Family History

Thyng Surname Meaning

English (East Anglia): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thyng family from?

You can see how Thyng families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyng family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thyng families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Thyng families living in New Hampshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thyng's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Thyng families in 1880.
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What did your Thyng ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thyng. 48% of Thyng men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Thyng women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thyng were Farmer and Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Proprietor
    18%
  • Chauffer
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Thyng family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thyng. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyng 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Thyng. 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 444 military records available for the last name Thyng. For the veterans among your Thyng ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyng lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Thyng life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Thyng in 1949 was 45, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thyng

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thyng 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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