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Theander Family History

Theander 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: Thelander, Helander, Chander, Shelander, Leander, Telander, Alexander

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Where is the Theander family from?

You can see how Theander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Theander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Theander families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theander's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Theander families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theander 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 Theander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Gent Shop Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theander. 34% of Theander men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Theander women worked as a Gent Shop Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Painter
    27%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gent Shop Work
    100%

What Theander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 630 census records available for the last name Theander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theander 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Theander. 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 121 military records available for the last name Theander. For the veterans among your Theander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theander lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Theander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Theander in 1964 was 67, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theander 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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