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Thede Family History

Thede Surname Meaning

North German: from a Low German pet form Thiede of the personal name Dietrich.

English (Surrey and Lincolnshire): variant of Theed itself from an Old English personal name Thēoda or the feminine Thēode.

This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Thede family from?

You can see how Thede families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thede family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thede families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Thede families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thede's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thede families in 1891.
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What did your Thede ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thede. 36% of Thede men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Thede women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thede were Laborer and Clerk.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thede. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thede 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 873 immigration records available for the last name Thede. 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 569 military records available for the last name Thede. For the veterans among your Thede ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thede lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thede life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thede in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thede 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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