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Tharin Family History

Tharin 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: Tarin, Thain, Hain, Marin, Thorn, Haren, Hari, Thurn, Taran, Train

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Where is the Tharin family from?

You can see how Tharin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tharin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Tharin families living in Alberta. This was about 32% of all the recorded Tharin's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Tharin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharin 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 Tharin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tharin. 45% of Tharin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Tharin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tharin were Agent and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    45%
  • Hay Farmer
    34%
  • Agent
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Tharin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Tharin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharin 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Tharin. 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 450 military records available for the last name Tharin. For the veterans among your Tharin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tharin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tharin in 1963 was 59, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tharin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharin 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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