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Thaddeus Family History

Thaddeus 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: Hadden, Taddeo, Hadder, Thames, Theus, Thaden, Badders, Harders

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Where is the Thaddeus family from?

You can see how Thaddeus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaddeus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thaddeus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Thaddeus families living in Texas. This was about 52% of all the recorded Thaddeus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Thaddeus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaddeus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thaddeus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thaddeus. 100% of Thaddeus men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Thaddeus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaddeus 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Thaddeus. 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 443 military records available for the last name Thaddeus. For the veterans among your Thaddeus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaddeus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Thaddeus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Thaddeus in 1973 was 88, and 68 in 2001.

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