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Thayner Family History

Thayner 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: Thayer, Thayne, Hayner, Tanner, Hayer, Haynes, Trainer, Thorner

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Where is the Thayner family from?

You can see how Thayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thayner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thayner family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Thayner's in USA. California had the highest population of Thayner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thayner 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 29 census records available for the last name Thayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thayner 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Thayner. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thayner. For the veterans among your Thayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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