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Theison Family History

Theison 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: Theisen, Thein, Teson, Henson, Herson, Hewson, Tesson, Tison, Thorson

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Where is the Theison family from?

You can see how Theison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theison family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Theison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Theison families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 73% of all the recorded Theison's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Theison families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theison 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 Theison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theison. 27% of Theison men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Theison women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theison were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

What Theison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theison 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Theison. 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 120 military records available for the last name Theison. For the veterans among your Theison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theison lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Theison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Theison in 1954 was 33, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theison 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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