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Thap Family History

Thap 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: Thal, Tham, Thaw, Thau, Thai, Tharp, Chap, Than, Thao, Han

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Where is the Thap family from?

You can see how Thap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thap family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thap families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Thap family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thap's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thap families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thap 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 101 census records available for the last name Thap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thap 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Thap. 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 6 military records available for the last name Thap. For the veterans among your Thap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thap lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Thap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thap in 1991 was 42, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thap 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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