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Tharnhson Family History

Tharnhson 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: Thornton, Hanson, Harmison, Arneson, Harbison, Tharaldson, Thronson

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Where is the Tharnhson family from?

You can see how Tharnhson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharnhson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tharnhson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharnhson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tharnhson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Tharnhson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharnhson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tharnhson. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Tharnhson. For the veterans among your Tharnhson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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