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Theret Family History

Theret 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: Herdt, Terek, Theurer, Thelen, Cherek, Thore, Herek, Hereth, Tweet

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Where is the Theret family from?

You can see how Theret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theret family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Theret families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Theret families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Theret's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Theret families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theret 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 102 census records available for the last name Theret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theret 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Theret. 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 250 military records available for the last name Theret. For the veterans among your Theret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theret lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1987, in the United States, Theret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Theret in 1971 was 85, and 91 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theret 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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