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Toder Family History

Toder Surname Meaning

Jewish: from the male personal name Toder a pet form of Todres which in turn is related to Greek Theodōros; see Theodore.

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


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Where is the Toder family from?

You can see how Toder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Toder families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Toder's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Toder families in 1891.
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What did your Toder ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Toder. 65% of Toder women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    65%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Wife Unpaid Domestic Duties
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Toder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toder 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Toder. 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 303 military records available for the last name Toder. For the veterans among your Toder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toder lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Toder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Toder in 1958 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Toder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Toder 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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