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Thaur Family History

Thaur 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: Thakur, Thau, Thur, Thaut, Thor, Haar, Kaur, Tur, Haut, Thum

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Where is the Thaur family from?

You can see how Thaur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaur family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Thaur families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thaur's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thaur families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaur 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 38 census records available for the last name Thaur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaur 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Thaur. 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 6 military records available for the last name Thaur. For the veterans among your Thaur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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