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Thaeter Family History

Thaeter 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: Thaxter, Halter, Tranter, Thaler, Hauter, Hayter, Haueter, Graeter

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Where is the Thaeter family from?

You can see how Thaeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaeter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thaeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Thaeter families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Thaeter's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thaeter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaeter 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 73 census records available for the last name Thaeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaeter 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Thaeter. 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 15 military records available for the last name Thaeter. For the veterans among your Thaeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaeter lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Thaeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thaeter in 1977 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thaeter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaeter 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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