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Thoden Family History

Thoden Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian: patronymic from the personal name Thode. This surname is very rare in East Frisia.

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


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Where is the Thoden family from?

You can see how Thoden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thoden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Thoden families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thoden's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thoden families in 1911.
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What did your Thoden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoden. 35% of Thoden men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Thoden women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoden were Cashier and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Cashier
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thoden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoden 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Thoden. 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 249 military records available for the last name Thoden. For the veterans among your Thoden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoden lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Thoden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thoden in 1953 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoden 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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