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Thoesen Family History

Thoesen 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: Thuesen, Thomsen, Thoresen, Thorsen, Thiesen, Thoen, Thelen, Thygesen

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Where is the Thoesen family from?

You can see how Thoesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoesen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Thoesen families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thoesen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thoesen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoesen 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 Thoesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoesen. 100% of Thoesen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Thoesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Thoesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoesen 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Thoesen. 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 26 military records available for the last name Thoesen. For the veterans among your Thoesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoesen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Thoesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Thoesen in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thoesen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoesen 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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