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Theide Family History

Theide 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: Heide, Thede, Theile, Heiden, Weide, Heider, Theiler, Theil, Seide

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Where is the Theide family from?

You can see how Theide families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theide family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Theide families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Theide families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Theide's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Theide families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theide 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 Theide ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bartender and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theide. 25% of Theide men worked as a Bartender and 100% of Theide women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Bartender
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Theide family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Theide. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theide 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Theide. 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 63 military records available for the last name Theide. For the veterans among your Theide ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theide lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Theide life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Theide in 1964 was 91, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theide 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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