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Theresher Family History

Theresher 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: Thresher, Thrasher, Hershey, Trester, Herscher, Herbster, Hershner

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Where is the Theresher family from?

You can see how Theresher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theresher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Theresher family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Theresher's in USA. California had the highest population of Theresher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theresher 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 23 census records available for the last name Theresher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theresher 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Theresher. 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 2 military records available for the last name Theresher. For the veterans among your Theresher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theresher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theresher 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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