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Thraser Family History

Thraser 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: Thrasher, Fraser, Thrower, Trager, Thaler, Graser, Traver, Trader

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Where is the Thraser family from?

You can see how Thraser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thraser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thraser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Thraser families living in Alabama. This was about 42% of all the recorded Thraser's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Thraser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thraser 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 183 census records available for the last name Thraser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thraser 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 Thraser. 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 14 military records available for the last name Thraser. For the veterans among your Thraser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thraser lifespan?

Average Thraser life expectancy in 1990 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thraser 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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