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Tharp Family History

Tharp Surname Meaning

English: variant of Thorpe.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tharp family from?

You can see how Tharp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tharp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 168 Tharp families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Tharp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tharp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharp 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 Tharp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tharp. 50% of Tharp men worked as an Incapacitated and 76% of Tharp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tharp were Farmer and House 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • House Duties
    6%

What Tharp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Tharp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharp 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tharp. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Tharp. For the veterans among your Tharp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharp lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tharp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tharp in 1947 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tharp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tharp 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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