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Tharnish Family History

Tharnish 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: Harnish, Harnisch, Hornish, Barnish, Hanish, Harris, Parrish, Cornish

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Where is the Tharnish family from?

You can see how Tharnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharnish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tharnish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Tharnish families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tharnish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tharnish families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharnish 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 Tharnish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tharnish. 72% of Tharnish men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tharnish women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    72%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tharnish family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 509 census records available for the last name Tharnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharnish 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tharnish. 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 67 military records available for the last name Tharnish. For the veterans among your Tharnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharnish lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tharnish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tharnish in 1968 was 58, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharnish 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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