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Theriat Family History

Theriat 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: Theriot, Cherian, Thrift, Thering, Heriot, Threat, Therien, Therrian

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Where is the Theriat family from?

You can see how Theriat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theriat family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Theriat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Theriat family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Theriat's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Theriat families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theriat 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 130 census records available for the last name Theriat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theriat 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Theriat. 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 11 military records available for the last name Theriat. For the veterans among your Theriat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theriat lifespan?

Average Theriat life expectancy in 1968 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theriat 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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