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Thota Family History

Thota Surname Meaning

Indian (Andhra Pradesh): Kappu (agrarian) name from Telugu thota meaning ‘grove’.

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


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Where is the Thota family from?

You can see how Thota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thota family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thota families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thota's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thota families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thota surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thota. 100% of Thota women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Thota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thota 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Thota. 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 4 military records available for the last name Thota. For the veterans among your Thota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thota lifespan?

Average Thota life expectancy in 1977 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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