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Thanne Family History

Thanne 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: Thayne, Thane, Hanna, Tanner, Ozanne, Tann, Hance, Manne, Chance

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Where is the Thanne family from?

You can see how Thanne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Thanne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Thanne families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Thanne's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Thanne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thanne 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 67 census records available for the last name Thanne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanne 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Thanne. 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 6 military records available for the last name Thanne. For the veterans among your Thanne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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