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Thearin Family History

Thearin 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: Shearin, Hearin, Hearn, Tarin, Athearn, Thain, Sherrin, Thein, Herrin

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Where is the Thearin family from?

You can see how Thearin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thearin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Thearin families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Thearin's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Thearin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thearin 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 81 census records available for the last name Thearin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thearin 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 Thearin. 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 Thearin. For the veterans among your Thearin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thearin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1991, in the United States, Thearin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thearin in 1966 was 61, and 90 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thearin 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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