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Tholt Family History

Tholt 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: Holt, Tholl, Thole, Thor, Toll, Holm, Thorn, Hole, Host, Trost

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Where is the Tholt family from?

You can see how Tholt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholt family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tholt families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Tholt family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tholt's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Tholt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tholt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tholt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tholt. 100% of Tholt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tholt women 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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Tholt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholt 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Tholt. 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 41 military records available for the last name Tholt. For the veterans among your Tholt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Tholt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tholt in 1968 was 82, and 77 in 2000.

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