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Theodor Family History

Theodor 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, Theodorou, Hodor, Teodoro, Hector, Thor, Helder, Sheldon

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Where is the Theodor family from?

You can see how Theodor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theodor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Theodor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Theodor families living in Westmorland. This was about 46% of all the recorded Theodor's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Theodor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theodor 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 Theodor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theodor. 24% of Theodor men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Theodor women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theodor were Waiter and Housewife.

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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
    24%
  • Florist
    16%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Waiter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Stenograph
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Theodor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theodor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theodor 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Theodor. 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 489 military records available for the last name Theodor. For the veterans among your Theodor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theodor lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Theodor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Theodor in 1964 was 61, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theodor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theodor 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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