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Ther Family History

Ther 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: Thor, Then, Tyer, Thur, Thier, Teer, Her, Thew, Tier, Sher

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Where is the Ther family from?

You can see how Ther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ther family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Ther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Ther families living in Manitoba. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ther's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Ther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ther 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 Ther ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ther. 45% of Ther men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ther women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Ther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Ther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ther 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Ther. 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 34,000 military records available for the last name Ther. For the veterans among your Ther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ther lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ther in 1964 was 61, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ther 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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