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Theien Family History

Theien 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: Heien, Thelen, Thein, Theisen, Thien, Theilen, Therien, Heiden, Heier

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Where is the Theien family from?

You can see how Theien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Theien family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Theien's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Theien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theien 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 Theien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theien. 100% of Theien men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Theien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Theien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theien 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Theien. 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 8 military records available for the last name Theien. For the veterans among your Theien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theien lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Theien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Theien in 1976 was 92, and 51 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theien 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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