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Thearl Family History

Thearl 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: Theall, Theard, Hearl, Hearn, Earl, Pearl, Theil, Athearn, Teal

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Where is the Thearl family from?

You can see how Thearl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thearl family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thearl families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Thearl families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Thearl's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Thearl families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thearl 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 77 census records available for the last name Thearl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thearl 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Thearl. 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 17 military records available for the last name Thearl. For the veterans among your Thearl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thearl lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1995, in the United States, Thearl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thearl in 1956 was 72, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thearl 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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