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Thakur Family History

Thakur Name Meaning

Indian (northern states): Lohana and Jain name a variant of Thakkar .

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


Similar surnames: Thakkar, Tak, Bhakta, Thaker, Kaur, Thacker, Thaler, Haver, Tatar

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Where is the Thakur family from?

You can see how Thakur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thakur family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thakur family living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thakur's in USA. South Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Thakur families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thakur surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thakur ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thakur ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Thakur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thakur 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 368 immigration records available for the last name Thakur. 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 235 military records available for the last name Thakur. For the veterans among your Thakur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thakur lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Thakur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thakur in 1969 was 74, and 68 in 2001.

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