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Theser Family History

Theser Surname 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: Heser, Tester, Heyer, Tesser, Heier, Chester, Oeser, Theurer, Leser

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Where is the Theser family from?

You can see how Theser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theser family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Theser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Theser family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Theser's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Theser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theser 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 Theser ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Theser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Theser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theser 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Theser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Theser. For the veterans among your Theser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theser lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1992, in the United States, Theser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Theser in 1972 was 65, and 87 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theser ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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