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Thedor Family History

Thedor 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: Thor, Theodore, Trevor, Tudor, Treder, Hodor, Fedor, Shelor, Thede

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Where is the Thedor family from?

You can see how Thedor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thedor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thedor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thedor families living in Vermont. This was about 82% of all the recorded Thedor's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Thedor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thedor surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Thedor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thedor 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Thedor. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thedor. For the veterans among your Thedor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thedor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Thedor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Thedor in 1968 was 60, and 53 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thedor 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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