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Theban Family History

Theban 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, Thelen, Kleban, Phelan, Shaban, Thran, Tebay, Thein

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Where is the Theban family from?

You can see how Theban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theban family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Theban families living in Illinois. This was about 41% of all the recorded Theban's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Theban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Theban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theban 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Theban. 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 161 military records available for the last name Theban. For the veterans among your Theban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theban lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Theban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Theban in 1971 was 53, and 94 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theban 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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