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Thorhauer Family History

Thorhauer 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: Thorner, Hofbauer, Toothaker, Holzhauer, Horner, Thrower, Thorley

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Where is the Thorhauer family from?

You can see how Thorhauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorhauer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorhauer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Thorhauer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorhauer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thorhauer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorhauer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thorhauer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thorhauer. 100% of Thorhauer 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 151 census records available for the last name Thorhauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorhauer 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Thorhauer. 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 84 military records available for the last name Thorhauer. For the veterans among your Thorhauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorhauer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Thorhauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thorhauer in 1968 was 77, and 75 in 2002.

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