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Thalls Family History

Thalls 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: Thall, Halls, Hall, Halla, Halle, Tall, Tallo, Hallas, Thanos, Tally

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Where is the Thalls family from?

You can see how Thalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thalls family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thalls families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Thalls families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thalls's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thalls families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thalls 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 Thalls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thalls. 72% of Thalls men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thalls women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

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Census Records

There are 691 census records available for the last name Thalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thalls 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thalls. 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 185 military records available for the last name Thalls. For the veterans among your Thalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thalls lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Thalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thalls in 1969 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thalls 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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