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Thoder Family History

Thoder 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, Toder, Hoder, Thor, Homer, Holder, Roder, Oder, Rhodes, Moder

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Where is the Thoder family from?

You can see how Thoder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoder family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thoder family living in Alaska. This was about 17% of all the recorded Thoder's in USA. Alaska and 4 other states had the highest population of Thoder families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoder 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 74 census records available for the last name Thoder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoder 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Thoder. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thoder. For the veterans among your Thoder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoder lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Thoder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thoder in 1974 was 76, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoder 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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