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Thercus Family History

Thercus 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: Theroux, Harcus, Theus, Ternus, Hercules, Hermes, Terres, Fergus

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Where is the Thercus family from?

You can see how Thercus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thercus family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Thercus families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Thercus's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Thercus families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Thercus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thercus 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 immigration records available for the last name Thercus. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thercus. For the veterans among your Thercus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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