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Thaning Family History

Thaning 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: Haning, Kraning, Twining, Haring, Thwing, Thain, Hanning, Haling

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Where is the Thaning family from?

You can see how Thaning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaning family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Thaning families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Thaning families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thaning's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thaning families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaning 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 59 census records available for the last name Thaning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaning 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Thaning. 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 20 military records available for the last name Thaning. For the veterans among your Thaning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaning lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2001, in the United States, Thaning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thaning in 1953 was 56, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaning 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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