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Tharp Name Meaning

English: variant of Thorpe .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tharpe, Thorp, Harp, Sharp, Hare, Share, Thorn, Sharps, Hark, Thach

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Where is the Tharp family from?

You can see how Tharp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tharp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tharp families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 66 Tharp families living in Ohio. This was about 21% of all the recorded Tharp's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tharp families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tharp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tharp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tharp. 23% of Tharp men worked as a Farmer and 11% of Tharp women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tharp were Truck Driver and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Carpenter
    4%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%
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Census Records

There are 76,000 census records available for the last name Tharp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tharp 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tharp. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Tharp. For the veterans among your Tharp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tharp lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tharp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tharp in 1947 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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