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Thode Family History

Thode Surname Meaning

North German (mainly Schleswig-Holstein) Danish North Frisian and East Frisian: from a Frisian-Low German short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with theud ‘people tribe’ as the first element.

This surname is rare in North and East Frisia.

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


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Where is the Thode family from?

You can see how Thode families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thode family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thode families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Thode families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Thode's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thode families in 1911.
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What did your Thode ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thode. 100% of Thode 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 7,000 census records available for the last name Thode. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thode 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Thode. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thode. For the veterans among your Thode ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thode lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thode life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thode in 1950 was 33, and 60 in 2004.

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