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Tohara Family History

Tohara 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: Tahara, Ohara, Toyama, Kotara, Vohra, Hara, Tomaras, Uehara, Obara

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Where is the Tohara family from?

You can see how Tohara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tohara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tohara families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tohara's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Tohara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tohara 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 82 census records available for the last name Tohara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tohara 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Tohara. 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 13 military records available for the last name Tohara. For the veterans among your Tohara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tohara lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tohara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tohara in 1966 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tohara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tohara 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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