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Theadore Family History

Theadore 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: Theodore, Isadore, Treasure, Thore, Teaford, Theodorou, Chesmore

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Where is the Theadore family from?

You can see how Theadore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theadore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theadore families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Theadore families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Theadore's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Theadore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theadore 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 Theadore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theadore. 40% of Theadore men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Theadore women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theadore were Helper and Inspector.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Owner
    20%
  • Helper
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%

What Theadore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Theadore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theadore 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Theadore. 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 97 military records available for the last name Theadore. For the veterans among your Theadore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theadore lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Theadore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Theadore in 1964 was 48, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theadore 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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