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Thales Family History

Thales 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, Hales, Thames, Shales, Charles, Hale, Hayes, Sales, Chaves

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Where is the Thales family from?

You can see how Thales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thales family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thales families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Thales family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thales's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thales families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thales surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Thales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thales 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Thales. 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 24 military records available for the last name Thales. For the veterans among your Thales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thales lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1995, in the United States, Thales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thales in 1991 was 98, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thales 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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