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Thorde Family History

Thorde 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: Thore, Thode, Thorpe, Thorne, Torre, Thor, Thorn, Shore, Thorley

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Where is the Thorde family from?

You can see how Thorde families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorde family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorde families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Thorde families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thorde's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Thorde families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorde 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 Thorde ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thorde. 100% of Thorde women worked as a Domestic.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic
    100%

What Thorde family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Thorde. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorde 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Thorde. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thorde. For the veterans among your Thorde ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorde lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Thorde life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Thorde in 1974 was 68, and 38 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thorde 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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