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Tharme Family History

Tharme Surname Meaning

apparently from Middle English tharm(es) ‘intestine(s) entrails’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tharme family from?

You can see how Tharme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharme family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Tharme families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tharme's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tharme families in 1891.
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What did your Tharme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Potters Mould Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tharme. 50% of Tharme men worked as a Potters Mould Maker and 89% of Tharme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tharme were General Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Potters Mould Maker
    50%
  • General Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Tharme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tharme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharme 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Tharme. 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 108 military records available for the last name Tharme. For the veterans among your Tharme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharme lifespan?

Average Tharme life expectancy in 1977 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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