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Thehan Family History

Thehan 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: Tehan, Teehan, Shehan, Meehan, Shean, Skehan, Then, Shahan, Thelen

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Where is the Thehan family from?

You can see how Thehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thehan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thehan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 55% of all the recorded Thehan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Thehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thehan 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 48 census records available for the last name Thehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thehan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Thehan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thehan. For the veterans among your Thehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thehan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thehan 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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