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Theran Family History

Theran 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: Thran, Teran, Thurman, Heron, Thorn, Thurn, Sherman, Taran, Cherian

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Where is the Theran family from?

You can see how Theran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Theran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Theran family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Theran's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Theran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theran 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 191 census records available for the last name Theran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theran 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Theran. 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 8 military records available for the last name Theran. For the veterans among your Theran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theran lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Theran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Theran in 1965 was 33, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theran 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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