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Tharge Family History

Tharge 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: Tharpe, Hare, Harle, Large, Hauge, Harke, Tarte, Hage, Thore, Harpe

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Where is the Tharge family from?

You can see how Tharge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tharge families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tharge family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Tharge's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tharge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharge 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 55 census records available for the last name Tharge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharge 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tharge. 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 Tharge. For the veterans among your Tharge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Tharge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Tharge in 1966 was 86, and 84 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharge 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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