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Thodey Family History

Thodey 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: Thode, Thomey, Rhodes, Thorley, Thoen, Hodes, Trokey, Honey, Thore

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Where is the Thodey family from?

You can see how Thodey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thodey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thodey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Thodey family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thodey's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Thodey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thodey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 776 census records available for the last name Thodey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thodey 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Thodey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 89 military records available for the last name Thodey. For the veterans among your Thodey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thodey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Thodey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thodey in 1977 was 92, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thodey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thodey 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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