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Thean Family History

Thean 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: Shean, Then, Thran, Thein, Than, Han, Tan, Bean, Hearn, Shan

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Where is the Thean family from?

You can see how Thean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thean family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thean families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Thean family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Thean's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Thean families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Thean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thean 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Thean. 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 409 military records available for the last name Thean. For the veterans among your Thean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thean lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Thean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thean in 1975 was 35, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thean 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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