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Thatenhorst Family History

Thatenhorst 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: Batenhorst, Haselhorst, Scharnhorst, Whitehurst, Steinhorst

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Where is the Thatenhorst family from?

You can see how Thatenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thatenhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thatenhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thatenhorst families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Thatenhorst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thatenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thatenhorst 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 60 census records available for the last name Thatenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thatenhorst 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 Thatenhorst. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thatenhorst. For the veterans among your Thatenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thatenhorst lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1976, in the United States, Thatenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Thatenhorst in 1967 was 70, and 87 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thatenhorst 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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