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Thedus Family History

Thedus 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: Theus, Phebus, Rhodus, Redus, Theiss, Thede, Theys, Thewes, Theis

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Where is the Thedus family from?

You can see how Thedus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thedus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Thedus family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thedus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thedus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thedus 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 12 census records available for the last name Thedus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thedus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Thedus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thedus. For the veterans among your Thedus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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