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Thebo Family History

Thebo 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: Tebo, Sebo, Then, Theil, Debo, Thobe, Thein, Hebb, Hero, Trejo

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Where is the Thebo family from?

You can see how Thebo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thebo family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thebo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Thebo families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Thebo's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thebo families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thebo 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 Thebo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lineman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thebo. 25% of Thebo men worked as a Lineman and 100% of Thebo women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Lineman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Tiff Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Thebo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thebo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thebo 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Thebo. 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 260 military records available for the last name Thebo. For the veterans among your Thebo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thebo lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Thebo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Thebo in 1949 was 33, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thebo 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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