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Thoar Family History

Thoar 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: Thor, Hoar, Thomas, Haar, Thorn, Tatar, Torr, Hoad, Thoen, Char

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Where is the Thoar family from?

You can see how Thoar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Thoar family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoar's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Thoar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoar 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 Thoar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoar 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thoar. 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 Thoar. For the veterans among your Thoar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoar lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Thoar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thoar in 1964 was 49, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoar 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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