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Thao Family History

Thao Surname Meaning

Southeast Asian (Hmong): from the name of the Thao or Thor clan of the Hmong people in Laos, China, and Vietnam; in Chinese characters, it is written 陶 (see Tao).

Compare Tao 4 and Thor 5.

Vietnamese (Thào and Thảo): unexplained.

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


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You can see how Thao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thao family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thao families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Thao families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thao's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Thao families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Thao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thao 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Thao. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Thao. For the veterans among your Thao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thao lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Thao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thao in 1976 was 30, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thao 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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