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Thaden Family History

Thaden Name Meaning

East Frisian and North German: patronymic from Thade a Frisian short form of a personal name composed with the ancient Germanic element theud ‘people race’ (see Tack compare Tade ).

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


Similar surnames: Tjaden, Thode, Thalken, Hagen, Thede, Thate, Tade, Thomen, Gaden

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Where is the Thaden family from?

You can see how Thaden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thaden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Thaden families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Thaden's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Thaden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thaden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thaden. 38% of Thaden men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Thaden women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thaden were Attendant and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Typist
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thaden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaden 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 842 immigration records available for the last name Thaden. 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 908 military records available for the last name Thaden. For the veterans among your Thaden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaden lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Thaden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thaden in 1942 was 38, and 77 in 2003.

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