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Thanis Family History

Thanis 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, Hanis, Tanis, Danis, Manis, Hans, Tani, Banis, Travis, Hanif

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Where is the Thanis family from?

You can see how Thanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanis family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Thanis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Thanis families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Thanis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thanis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thanis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Thanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanis 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thanis. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thanis. For the veterans among your Thanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thanis lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Thanis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thanis in 2002 was 64, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thanis 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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