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Thoes Family History

Thoes 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: Thoen, Hoes, Thies, Thoms, Thomes, Thoe, Thomas, Thor, Thorn, Toles

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Where is the Thoes family from?

You can see how Thoes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thoes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Thoes family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thoes families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thoes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoes. 25% of Thoes men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
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Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Thoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoes 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Thoes. 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 47 military records available for the last name Thoes. For the veterans among your Thoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Thoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thoes in 1965 was 73, and 88 in 2001.

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