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Thanes Family History

Thanes 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, Thames, Shanes, Thane, Hanes, Hayes, Chaves, Hines, Haney

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Where is the Thanes family from?

You can see how Thanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thanes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Thanes families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Thanes's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Thanes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thanes 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 Thanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thanes. 50% of Thanes men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Thanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanes 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Thanes. 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 51 military records available for the last name Thanes. For the veterans among your Thanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thanes lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Thanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thanes in 1988 was 71, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thanes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thanes 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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