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Thrana Family History

Thrana 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: Thran, Thrane, Trana, Rana, Turano, Taran, Toran, Arana, Turan, Thron

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Where is the Thrana family from?

You can see how Thrana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thrana family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thrana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Thrana families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thrana's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thrana families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thrana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thrana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thrana. 100% of Thrana men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Thrana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Thrana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thrana 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Thrana. 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 43 military records available for the last name Thrana. For the veterans among your Thrana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thrana lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Thrana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Thrana in 1964 was 97, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thrana 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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