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Tharan Family History

Tharan 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: Taran, Thran, Haran, Thaman, Thurman, Thorn, Haren, Harman, Hasan

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Where is the Tharan family from?

You can see how Tharan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tharan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tharan families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tharan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharan 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 Tharan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tharan. 100% of Tharan 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Tharan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharan 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tharan. 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 96 military records available for the last name Tharan. For the veterans among your Tharan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tharan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tharan in 1967 was 67, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharan 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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