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Tschida Family History

Tschida Surname Meaning

Austrian German (Burgenland): occupational name for a soldier ultimately from Turkish cida ‘double-edged spear’. The surname may also be a Germanized form of its less common Hungarian cognates Csida, Dsida, and Dzsida.

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


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Where is the Tschida family from?

You can see how Tschida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tschida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tschida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Tschida families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tschida's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tschida families in 1911.
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What did your Tschida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tschida. 17% of Tschida men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Tschida women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tschida were Brewer and Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Brewer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Power Machine Operator
    12%
  • Saleswoman
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

What Tschida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tschida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tschida 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 568 immigration records available for the last name Tschida. 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 731 military records available for the last name Tschida. For the veterans among your Tschida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tschida lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tschida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tschida in 1952 was 61, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tschida 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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