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Thaier Family History

Thaier 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: Thaler, Thier, Thayer, Thaker, Hamer, Hager, Hayer, Haver, Hader

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Where is the Thaier family from?

You can see how Thaier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thaier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thaier families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thaier's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thaier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaier 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 Thaier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pecan Sheller were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thaier. 100% of Thaier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thaier women worked as a Pecan Sheller.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pecan Sheller
    100%

What Thaier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Thaier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaier 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Thaier. 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 18 military records available for the last name Thaier. For the veterans among your Thaier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thaier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thaier in 1963 was 81, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thaier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaier 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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