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Thralls Family History

Thralls 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: Thrall, Theall, Tarallo, Thall, Ralls, Halls, Hall, Halla, Halle

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Where is the Thralls family from?

You can see how Thralls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thralls family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Thralls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Thralls families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Thralls's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Thralls families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thralls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thralls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thralls. 29% of Thralls men worked as a Truck Driver and 25% of Thralls women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thralls were Carpenter 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

  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Thralls family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thralls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thralls 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Thralls. 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 410 military records available for the last name Thralls. For the veterans among your Thralls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thralls lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thralls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thralls in 1963 was 80, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thralls 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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