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Thanas Family History

Thanas 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: Thanos, Athanas, Hanas, Thomas, Haas, Panas, Hans, Havas, Llanas

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Where is the Thanas family from?

You can see how Thanas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanas family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thanas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Thanas families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thanas's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thanas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thanas 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 Thanas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thanas. 27% of Thanas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Thanas women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thanas were Cook 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Cook
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Thanas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Thanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanas 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Thanas. 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 116 military records available for the last name Thanas. For the veterans among your Thanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thanas lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thanas in 1965 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thanas 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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