This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Thirras family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Thirras Family History

Thirras 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: Thiers, Thurman, Thomas, Taira, Harris, Arras, Torres, Terres, Porras

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Thirras family from?

You can see how Thirras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thirras family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Thirras family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thirras's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Thirras families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thirras surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Thirras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Thirras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thirras census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Thirras

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Thirras. 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.

View all Thirras immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thirras. For the veterans among your Thirras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Thirras military records

You've only scratched the surface of Thirras family history

Discover More

What is the average Thirras lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thirras 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thirras

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Thirras family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial