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Tharlan Family History

Tharlan 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: Harlan, Thurman, Harland, Harman, Taran, Thran, Haran, Harlin

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Where is the Tharlan family from?

You can see how Tharlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharlan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tharlan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharlan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tharlan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Tharlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharlan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tharlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tharlan. For the veterans among your Tharlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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