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Thohar Family History

Thohar 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: Thomas, Thor, Hoar, Tolar, Sholar, Tobar, Thoma, Tokar, Troha, Thoman

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Where is the Thohar family from?

You can see how Thohar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thohar family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Thohar family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thohar's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Thohar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thohar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Thohar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Thohar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thohar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Thohar. 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 military records available for the last name Thohar. For the veterans among your Thohar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thohar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Thohar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thohar in 1981 was 79, and 86 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thohar 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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