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Thans Family History

Thans 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: Hans, Thanos, Athans, Thang, Thane, Thanh, Than, Han, Chang, Tang

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Where is the Thans family from?

You can see how Thans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thans family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Thans family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Thans's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Thans families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Thans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thans 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Thans. 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 26 military records available for the last name Thans. For the veterans among your Thans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thans lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Thans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thans in 1967 was 77, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thans 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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