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Thofern Family History

Thofern 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: Thorn, Thoen, Hofer, Thoren, Tholen, Thomen, Thoburn, Horn, Thor

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Where is the Thofern family from?

You can see how Thofern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thofern family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thofern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thofern families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Thofern's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thofern families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thofern 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 74 census records available for the last name Thofern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thofern 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Thofern. 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 17 military records available for the last name Thofern. For the veterans among your Thofern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thofern lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Thofern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thofern in 1967 was 69, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thofern 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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