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Thad Family History

Thad Surname 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: Shad, Chad, Thal, Tham, Thaw, Thau, Thai, Than, Thao, Trad

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Where is the Thad family from?

You can see how Thad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thad families living in Texas. This was about 22% of all the recorded Thad's in USA. Texas and 1 other state had the highest population of Thad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thad 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 Thad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thad. 100% of Thad 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Thad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Thad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thad 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Thad. 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 51 military records available for the last name Thad. For the veterans among your Thad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thad lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Thad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thad in 1975 was 72, and 80 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thad ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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