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Thede Name Meaning

North German: from a Low German pet form Thiede of the personal name Dietrich . English (Surrey and Lincolnshire): variant of Theed itself from an Old English personal name Thēoda or the feminine Thēode. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Thode, Thiede, Trede, Theel, Thie, Tiede, Goede, Tade, Then, Thein

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Where is the Thede family from?

You can see how Thede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thede families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 44 Thede families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Thede's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thede families in 1911.
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What did your Thede ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thede. 82% of Thede men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Contractor
    19%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thede 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Thede. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 569 military records available for the last name Thede. For the veterans among your Thede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thede lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thede in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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