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Thister Family History

Thister 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: Lister, Tester, Meister, Chester, Huster, Hoster, Whistler, Shuster

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Where is the Thister family from?

You can see how Thister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thister family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thister family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thister's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Thister families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thister 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 44 census records available for the last name Thister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thister 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Thister. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thister. For the veterans among your Thister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thister lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thister 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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