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Thanhauser Family History

Thanhauser 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: Kornhauser, Fankhauser, Hanauer, Frankhauser, Steinhauser, Ohlhauser

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Where is the Thanhauser family from?

You can see how Thanhauser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanhauser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thanhauser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Thanhauser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Thanhauser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thanhauser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Thanhauser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanhauser 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Thanhauser. 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 79 military records available for the last name Thanhauser. For the veterans among your Thanhauser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thanhauser lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Thanhauser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thanhauser in 1971 was 93, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thanhauser 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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