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Thoennessen Family History

Thoennessen 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: Tennessen, Tonnessen, Tonnesen, Theunissen, Thoennes, Hennessey

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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Thoennessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoennessen 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Thoennessen. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Thoennessen. For the veterans among your Thoennessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoennessen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1991, in the United States, Thoennessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Thoennessen in 1971 was 74, and 71 in 1991.

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