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Tharney Family History

Tharney 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: Charney, Harney, Harvey, Torney, Harley, Haney, Arney, Darney

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Where is the Tharney family from?

You can see how Tharney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharney family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Tharney families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharney's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tharney families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Tharney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharney 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tharney. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tharney. For the veterans among your Tharney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Tharney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tharney in 1967 was 71, and 99 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharney 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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