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Thakur Family History

Thakur Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): Lohana and Jain name a variant of Thakkar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Thakur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thakur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thakur family living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thakur's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Thakur families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Thakur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thakur 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Thakur. 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 235 military records available for the last name Thakur. For the veterans among your Thakur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thakur lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Thakur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thakur in 1969 was 74, and 68 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thakur 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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