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Therit Family History

Therit 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: Theriot, Herdt, Heit, Theil, Thein, Tveit, Herst, Thrift, Cherin

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Where is the Therit family from?

You can see how Therit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Therit family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Therit's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Therit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Therit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Therit ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Therit. 100% of Therit men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Therit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therit 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Therit. 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 68 military records available for the last name Therit. For the veterans among your Therit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therit lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Therit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Therit in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

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