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Thearp Family History

Thearp 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: Theard, Tharp, Hearn, Harp, Sharp, Athearn, Heap, Sheard, Theall

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Where is the Thearp family from?

You can see how Thearp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thearp family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thearp family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Thearp's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Thearp families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thearp 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 Thearp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thearp. 100% of Thearp men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Thearp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Thearp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thearp 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thearp. 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 9 military records available for the last name Thearp. For the veterans among your Thearp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thearp lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thearp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thearp in 1963 was 87, and 19 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thearp 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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