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Theod Family History

Theod 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: Herod, Hood, Thor, Held, Head, Herd, Then, Thon, Theil, Tweed

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Where is the Theod family from?

You can see how Theod families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theod family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Theod families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there was 1 Theod family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Theod's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Theod families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theod surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theod ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theod. 100% of Theod 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Theod. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theod 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Theod. 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 39 military records available for the last name Theod. For the veterans among your Theod ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theod lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Theod life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Theod in 1973 was 81, and 94 in 1995.

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