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Tharau Family History

Tharau 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: Harju, Taran, Sharaf, Hara, Taras, Thran, Haran, Tara, Tahara, Thau

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Where is the Tharau family from?

You can see how Tharau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharau family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tharau family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharau's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tharau families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharau 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 51 census records available for the last name Tharau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharau 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tharau. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tharau. For the veterans among your Tharau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharau lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1992, in the United States, Tharau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tharau in 1960 was 63, and 81 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharau 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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