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Thanh Family History

Thanh Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Thành): from the Chinese surname 成 see Cheng

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


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What did your Thanh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thanh. 50% of Thanh 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
    50%

What Thanh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Thanh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanh 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Thanh. 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 203 military records available for the last name Thanh. For the veterans among your Thanh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thanh lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Thanh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thanh in 1983 was 64, and 41 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thanh 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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