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Thaves Family History

Thaves 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: Chaves, Thames, Taves, Hayes, Haver, Naves, Havas, Travers, Takes

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Where is the Thaves family from?

You can see how Thaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thaves families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Thaves family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Thaves's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thaves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaves 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 Thaves ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thaves. 56% of Thaves men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Thaves women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thaves were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    56%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Merchant
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Thaves family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Thaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaves 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thaves. 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 82 military records available for the last name Thaves. For the veterans among your Thaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaves lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Thaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Thaves in 1967 was 77, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaves 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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