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Thieneman Family History

Thieneman 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: Shinneman, Thielemann, Bieneman, Hineman, Sheneman, Tiedeman, Thieman

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Where is the Thieneman family from?

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

In 1940, Farm Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thieneman. 50% of Thieneman men worked as a Farm Manager.

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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

  • Farm Manager
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

What Thieneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Thieneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thieneman 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Thieneman. 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 53 military records available for the last name Thieneman. For the veterans among your Thieneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thieneman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Thieneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thieneman in 1963 was 53, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thieneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thieneman 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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