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Thorhard Family History

Thorhard 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: Ehrhard, Orchard, Howard, Harvard, Ehrhardt, Thorner, Gothard

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Where is the Thorhard family from?

You can see how Thorhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorhard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thorhard family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorhard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thorhard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorhard 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 2 census records available for the last name Thorhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorhard 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Thorhard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thorhard. For the veterans among your Thorhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorhard lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1973, in the United States, Thorhard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Thorhard in 1966 was 56, and 60 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorhard 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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