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Thoss Family History

Thoss 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: Tross, Thoms, Hoss, Ross, Cross, Moss, Thomas, Thor, Hose, Gross

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Where is the Thoss family from?

You can see how Thoss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thoss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Thoss families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Thoss's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thoss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoss 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 Thoss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoss. 22% of Thoss men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Thoss women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoss were Chicken Business and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Chicken Business
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thoss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoss 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Thoss. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thoss. For the veterans among your Thoss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Thoss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thoss in 1959 was 47, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoss 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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