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Thea Family History

Thea 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: Then, Tea, Shea, Thew, Rhea, Thee, Chea, He, Hua, Thor

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Where is the Thea family from?

You can see how Thea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thea family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thea families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 19 Thea families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Thea's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thea families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thea 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 Thea ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Servant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thea. 100% of Thea women worked as a Servant.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servant
    100%

What Thea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thea 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 661 immigration records available for the last name Thea. 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 149 military records available for the last name Thea. For the veterans among your Thea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thea lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Thea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thea in 1965 was 72, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thea

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thea 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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