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Therrian Family History

Therrian Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Terrien ‘owner of a farmland’ or of its altered form Therrien.

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


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Where is the Therrian family from?

You can see how Therrian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therrian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Therrian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Therrian families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Therrian's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Therrian families in 1891.
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What did your Therrian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Therrian. 30% of Therrian men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Therrian women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Therrian were Operator and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Therrian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therrian 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Therrian. 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 192 military records available for the last name Therrian. For the veterans among your Therrian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therrian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Therrian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Therrian in 1964 was 53, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Therrian 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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