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Thoyer Family History

Thoyer 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: Troyer, Hoyer, Thayer, Thor, Homer, Hayer, Toye, Heyer, Tower

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Where is the Thoyer family from?

You can see how Thoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thoyer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Thoyer families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoyer's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thoyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoyer 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 Thoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoyer. 16% of Thoyer men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Thoyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoyer were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Stenographer
    11%

What Thoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoyer 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Thoyer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Thoyer. For the veterans among your Thoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoyer lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Thoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thoyer in 1984 was 81, and 81 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thoyer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoyer 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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