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Thera Family History

Thera 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: Shera, Thor, Taira, Thorn, Herr, Bera, Sera, Thurn, Riera, Herd

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Where is the Thera family from?

You can see how Thera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thera family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thera families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Thera families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 90% of all the recorded Thera's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thera families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thera 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 491 census records available for the last name Thera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thera 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Thera. 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 15 military records available for the last name Thera. For the veterans among your Thera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thera lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thera in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thera 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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