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Thalhofer Family History

Thalhofer 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: Thaler, Philhower, Thalacker, Thalheimer, Thaller, Thacher, Halter

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Where is the Thalhofer family from?

You can see how Thalhofer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thalhofer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thalhofer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thalhofer families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thalhofer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thalhofer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thalhofer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thalhofer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thalhofer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Thalhofer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thalhofer 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Thalhofer. 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 623 military records available for the last name Thalhofer. For the veterans among your Thalhofer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thalhofer lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Thalhofer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thalhofer in 1969 was 54, and 94 in 2001.

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