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Theoharis Family History

Theoharis 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: Thomas, Theodore, Treharne, Theobald, Tomaras, Terris, Huotari

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Where is the Theoharis family from?

You can see how Theoharis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theoharis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Theoharis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Theoharis family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Theoharis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Theoharis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theoharis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Theoharis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theoharis. 25% of Theoharis men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Theoharis women worked as a Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Porter
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Shoemaker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Theoharis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Theoharis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theoharis 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Theoharis. 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 143 military records available for the last name Theoharis. For the veterans among your Theoharis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theoharis lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Theoharis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Theoharis in 1959 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theoharis 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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