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Tharer Family History

Tharer 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: Thaler, Harer, Thayer, Sharer, Thaker, Hare, Hamer, Hager, Haren

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Where is the Tharer family from?

You can see how Tharer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tharer family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tharer's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tharer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharer 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 56 census records available for the last name Tharer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tharer. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tharer. For the veterans among your Tharer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tharer

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