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Theben Family History

Theben 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: Thelen, Leben, Heien, Thoen, Treen, Then, Heber, Thobe, Thein, Hebel

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Where is the Theben family from?

You can see how Theben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theben family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Theben families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Theben family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theben's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Theben families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theben 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 56 census records available for the last name Theben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theben 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Theben. 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 35 military records available for the last name Theben. For the veterans among your Theben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theben lifespan?

Average Theben life expectancy in 1979 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theben 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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