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Thate Family History

Thate Surname Meaning

North German: probably a variant of Thaden.

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


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Where is the Thate family from?

You can see how Thate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thate family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thate families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Thate families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thate's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Thate families in 1911.
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What did your Thate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thate. 59% of Thate 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thate 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Thate. 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 971 military records available for the last name Thate. For the veterans among your Thate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thate lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Thate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thate in 1951 was 50, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thate 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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