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Thou Family History

Thou 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: Zhou, Thor, Thon, Hou, Thau, Chou, Thom, Tsou, Thoe, Chu

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Where is the Thou family from?

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

There are 147 census records available for the last name Thou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thou 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Thou. 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 21 military records available for the last name Thou. For the veterans among your Thou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thou lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Thou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thou in 1981 was 75, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thou 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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