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Thoerig Family History

Thoerig 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: Hoerig, Hoenig, Thering, Roerig, Thor, Thorn, Koenig, Thoen, Hering

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Where is the Thoerig family from?

You can see how Thoerig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoerig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thoerig family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoerig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thoerig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoerig 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 51 census records available for the last name Thoerig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoerig 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Thoerig. 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 40 military records available for the last name Thoerig. For the veterans among your Thoerig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoerig lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Thoerig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thoerig in 1975 was 67, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoerig 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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