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Thaler Family History

Thaler Surname Meaning

South German: topographic name from Middle High German tal ‘valley’ + the suffix -er denoting an inhabitant.

This surname is also found in Slovenia partly applied as a translation into German of Slovenian Dolar.

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


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Where is the Thaler family from?

You can see how Thaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thaler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Thaler families living in Hampshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Thaler's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Thaler families in 1891.
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What did your Thaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thaler. 43% of Thaler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%
  • Cook General
    29%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Thaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaler 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Thaler. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Thaler. For the veterans among your Thaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaler lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Thaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thaler in 1943 was 30, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaler 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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