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Therau Family History

Therau 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: Mierau, Thran, Shera, Theroux, Thau, Thurnau, Teran, Thebeau, Heras

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Where is the Therau family from?

You can see how Therau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Therau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Therau families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Therau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Therau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Therau 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 29 census records available for the last name Therau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therau 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Therau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Therau. For the veterans among your Therau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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