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Thering Family History

Thering Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Therig from an ancient Germanic personal name (see Dietrich).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thering family from?

You can see how Thering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thering family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thering families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Thering families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Thering's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thering families in 1911.
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What did your Thering ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thering. 46% of Thering men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Thering women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thering were Truck Driver and Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Maid
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thering 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Thering. 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 331 military records available for the last name Thering. For the veterans among your Thering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thering lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thering in 1962 was 51, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thering 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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