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Theissl Family History

Theissl 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: Theiss, Heiss, Theil, Heisel, Theisen, Theis, Theissen, Weiss, Thiel

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Where is the Theissl family from?

You can see how Theissl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theissl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Theissl family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Theissl's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Theissl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theissl 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 5 census records available for the last name Theissl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theissl 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Theissl. 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 1 military records available for the last name Theissl. For the veterans among your Theissl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theissl lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Theissl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Theissl in 1970 was 79, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theissl 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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