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Thraen Family History

Thraen Surname Meaning

Variant of Thrane.

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


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Where is the Thraen family from?

You can see how Thraen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thraen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thraen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Thraen families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thraen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thraen families in 1880.
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What did your Thraen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thraen. 67% of Thraen 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
    67%
  • Manager
    34%

What Thraen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Thraen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thraen 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Thraen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Thraen. For the veterans among your Thraen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thraen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Thraen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thraen in 1967 was 56, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thraen 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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