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Thorak Family History

Thorak 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: Horak, Thomas, Thor, Thorn, Torok, Dvorak, Borak, Horan, Hodak, Toran

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Where is the Thorak family from?

You can see how Thorak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thorak family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thorak's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Thorak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorak 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 28 census records available for the last name Thorak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorak 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Thorak. 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 9 military records available for the last name Thorak. For the veterans among your Thorak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorak lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Thorak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thorak in 1977 was 83, and 98 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorak 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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