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Thoene Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: variant of Thoen .

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


Similar surnames: Thone, Thiele, Hoene, Thoennes, Groene, Hoen, Thoemke, Thon, Thee

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Where is the Thoene family from?

You can see how Thoene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoene family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Thoene families living in Illinois. This was about 32% of all the recorded Thoene's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thoene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoene surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thoene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoene. 45% of Thoene men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Thoene women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoene were Clerk and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Lodginghouse Keeper
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thoene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoene 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Thoene. 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 507 military records available for the last name Thoene. For the veterans among your Thoene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoene lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Thoene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Thoene in 1956 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

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