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Threm Family History

Threm 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: Thiem, Throm, Turek, Thum, Toren, Trim, Tyrer, Thiel, Thoen, Terek

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Where is the Threm family from?

You can see how Threm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Threm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Threm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Threm families living in Ohio. This was about 73% of all the recorded Threm's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Threm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Threm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Threm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Threm. 72% of Threm 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
    72%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
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Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Threm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Threm 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Threm. 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 145 military records available for the last name Threm. For the veterans among your Threm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Threm lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Threm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Threm in 1963 was 80, and 73 in 2003.

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