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Theden Family History

Theden 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, Thaden, Thede, Heiden, Eden, Hyden, Hedden, Heien, Thoen

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Where is the Theden family from?

You can see how Theden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theden family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Theden families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Theden families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Theden's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Theden families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theden 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 Theden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theden. 58% of Theden men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    58%
  • Farming
    43%

What Theden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 395 census records available for the last name Theden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theden 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Theden. 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 84 military records available for the last name Theden. For the veterans among your Theden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Theden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Theden in 1967 was 85, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theden 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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