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Tharman Family History

Tharman 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: Thurman, Harman, Thorman, Thaman, Thalman, Sharman, Tarman, Hardman

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Where is the Tharman family from?

You can see how Tharman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tharman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tharman families living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tharman's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tharman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tharman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tharman. 72% of Tharman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Household Duties
    29%

What Tharman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 386 census records available for the last name Tharman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharman 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tharman. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tharman. For the veterans among your Tharman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 1993, in the United States, Tharman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Tharman in 1954 was 44, and 78 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tharman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharman 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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