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Thoe Family History

Thoe Name Meaning

Norwegian: unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Thue, Thoen, Thor, Thon, Che, Thao, Hope, Chee, Hue, Hole

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Where is the Thoe family from?

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

What did your Thoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoe. 36% of Thoe men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thoe women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoe 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Thoe. 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 307 military records available for the last name Thoe. For the veterans among your Thoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thoe in 1963 was 83, and 81 in 2004.

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