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Thedorf Family History

Thedorf 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: Theodore, Seedorf, Thedford, Thor, Thorn, Kasdorf, Tesoro, Trevor

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Where is the Thedorf family from?

You can see how Thedorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thedorf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thedorf families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Thedorf families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thedorf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thedorf families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thedorf 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 Thedorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thedorf. 100% of Thedorf 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Thedorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Thedorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thedorf 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Thedorf. 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 72 military records available for the last name Thedorf. For the veterans among your Thedorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thedorf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Thedorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Thedorf in 1964 was 73, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thedorf 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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