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Thorer Family History

Thorer 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: Thorner, Thore, Thoren, Rhorer, Thor, Homer, Thorn, Storer, Horner

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Where is the Thorer family from?

You can see how Thorer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorer family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thorer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Thorer family living in Shetland. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorer's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Thorer families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Thorer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorer 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Thorer. 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 76 military records available for the last name Thorer. For the veterans among your Thorer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1989, in the United States, Thorer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thorer in 1973 was 63, and 85 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorer 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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