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Thallas Family History

Thallas 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: Hallas, Pallas, Hallam, Halla, Dallas, Ballas, Gallas, Kallas, Bhalla

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Where is the Thallas family from?

You can see how Thallas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thallas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Thallas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Thallas family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Thallas's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Thallas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Thallas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thallas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thallas. 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 40 military records available for the last name Thallas. For the veterans among your Thallas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thallas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Thallas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Thallas in 1964 was 76, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thallas 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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