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Theda Family History

Theda 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: Thede, Toda, Seda, Takeda, Breda, Hada, Then, Reda, Ikeda, Rueda

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Where is the Theda family from?

You can see how Theda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theda families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Theda families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Theda's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Theda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theda. 40% of Theda men 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
    40%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
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What Theda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Theda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theda 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Theda. 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 39 military records available for the last name Theda. For the veterans among your Theda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Theda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Theda in 1964 was 80, and 102 in 1990.

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