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Thaisen Family History

Thaisen 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: Theisen, Haisten, Thain, Thalken, Hausen, Thissen, Hasen, Thuesen

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Where is the Thaisen family from?

You can see how Thaisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaisen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thaisen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thaisen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thaisen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thaisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaisen 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 Thaisen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Roofer
    100%

What Thaisen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Thaisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaisen 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Thaisen. 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 83 military records available for the last name Thaisen. For the veterans among your Thaisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaisen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Thaisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thaisen in 1972 was 25, and 81 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thaisen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaisen 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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