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Tho Family History

Tho Surname Meaning

Vietnamese (Thọ): possibly from the Chinese name 壽 meaning ‘longevity’ see Shou

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 卓 possibly based on its Hokkien or Teochew pronunciation see Zhuo

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 杜 see Du

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tho family from?

You can see how Tho families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tho family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tho families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tho families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tho's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tho families in 1911.
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What did your Tho ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tho. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tho 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 734 immigration records available for the last name Tho. 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 789 military records available for the last name Tho. For the veterans among your Tho ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tho lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Tho life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tho in 1982 was 83, and 21 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tho 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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