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Toder Family History

Toder Name Meaning

Jewish: from the male personal name Toder a pet form of Todres which in turn is related to Greek Theodōros; see Theodore .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Tober, Toner, Tomer, Yoder, Thode, Roder, Moder, Oder, Godek, Kober

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Where is the Toder family from?

You can see how Toder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Toder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Toder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Toder family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Toder's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Toder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Toder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Toder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Toder. 38% of Toder men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Toder women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Toder were Clerk and Typist. .

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Typist
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Toder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Toder 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Toder. 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 303 military records available for the last name Toder. For the veterans among your Toder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Toder lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Toder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Toder in 1958 was 34, and 84 in 2004.

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