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Thanhouser Family History

Thanhouser 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: Frankhouser, Thanos, Barnhouse, Kornhauser, Hanover, Hauser

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Where is the Thanhouser family from?

You can see how Thanhouser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thanhouser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thanhouser families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Thanhouser families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thanhouser's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Thanhouser families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Thanhouser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thanhouser 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Thanhouser. 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 military records available for the last name Thanhouser. For the veterans among your Thanhouser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thanhouser lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Thanhouser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thanhouser in 1986 was 84, and 84 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thanhouser 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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