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Thade Family History

Thade Name 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: Tade, Shade, Hade, Thode, Thaden, Thede, Thate, Thane, Chae, Hale

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Where is the Thade family from?

You can see how Thade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thade family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Thade families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Thade's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thade families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thade 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 Thade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thade. 50% of Thade men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Thade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thade 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Thade. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Thade. For the veterans among your Thade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thade lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Thade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thade in 1974 was 86, and 73 in 2000.

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