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Thetge Family History

Thetge 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: Hegge, Hedge, Hege, Tegge, Tatge, Tietje, Thede, Thate, Theile

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Where is the Thetge family from?

You can see how Thetge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thetge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thetge families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thetge families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Thetge's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thetge families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thetge 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 Thetge ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Thetge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Thetge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thetge 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thetge. 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 29 military records available for the last name Thetge. For the veterans among your Thetge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thetge lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Thetge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thetge in 1966 was 82, and 84 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thetge 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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