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Therian Family History

Therian 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: Cherian, Therien, Therrian, Thurman, Yerian, Sherman, Tiernan, Herman

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Where is the Therian family from?

You can see how Therian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therian family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Therian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Therian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Therian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Therian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Therian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Therian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Therian. 45% of Therian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Therian women worked as a Laundress. .

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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
    45%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Sailor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Therian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therian 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Therian. 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 138 military records available for the last name Therian. For the veterans among your Therian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therian lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Therian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Therian in 1977 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

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