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Theodores Family History

Theodores 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, Teodoro, Rhodes, Torres, Terres, Honore, Theurer

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Where is the Theodores family from?

You can see how Theodores families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theodores family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Theodores families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Theodores's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Theodores families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theodores 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 Theodores ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theodores. 50% of Theodores men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    50%
  • Owner
    50%

What Theodores family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Theodores. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theodores 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Theodores. 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 31 military records available for the last name Theodores. For the veterans among your Theodores ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theodores lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Theodores life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Theodores in 1965 was 73, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theodores 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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