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Theissel Family History

Theissel 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: Theissen, Hessel, Beissel, Heisel, Trissel, Thissell, Thissen

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Where is the Theissel family from?

You can see how Theissel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theissel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Theissel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Theissel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Theissel families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Theissel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theissel 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Theissel. 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 Theissel. For the veterans among your Theissel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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