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Thoits Family History

Thoits 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: Thomas, Hoots, Houts, Thies, Theiss, Thoms, Shoots, Thomes, Holts

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Where is the Thoits family from?

You can see how Thoits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoits family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thoits families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 4 Thoits families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoits's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Thoits families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoits surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thoits ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Clerk Sales
    50%
  • Proprietor
    50%
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Census Records

There are 506 census records available for the last name Thoits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoits 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Thoits. 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 58 military records available for the last name Thoits. For the veterans among your Thoits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoits lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Thoits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thoits in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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