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Tharon Family History

Tharon 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: Thron, Sharon, Charon, Baron, Heron, Thorn, Haren, Caron, Varon

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Where is the Tharon family from?

You can see how Tharon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tharon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tharon families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tharon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tharon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tharon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tharon. 100% of Tharon men worked as a Manufacturer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Manufacturer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Tharon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharon 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Tharon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tharon. For the veterans among your Tharon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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