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Tharo Family History

Tharo 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: Haro, Charo, Pharo, Tharp, Thao, Hare, Hard, Zhao, Thor, Hart

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Where is the Tharo family from?

You can see how Tharo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharo family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Tharo families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Tharo families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharo's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Tharo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharo 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 47 census records available for the last name Tharo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharo 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Tharo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tharo. For the veterans among your Tharo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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