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Thar Family History

Thar Name 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: Thor, Char, Dhar, Thal, Tham, Thaw, Thau, Thur, Tear, Thai

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Where is the Thar family from?

You can see how Thar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Thar family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thar's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thar. 34% of Thar men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Thar women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thar were Farming and Bookkeeper. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thar 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 226 immigration records available for the last name Thar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 639 military records available for the last name Thar. For the veterans among your Thar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thar in 1965 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

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