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Thekan Family History

Thekan 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: Shean, Then, Thelen, Phelan, Thran, Thein, Whelan, Thaman, Tieken

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Where is the Thekan family from?

You can see how Thekan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thekan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thekan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Thekan family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Thekan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Thekan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thekan 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 86 census records available for the last name Thekan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thekan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thekan. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thekan. For the veterans among your Thekan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thekan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Thekan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Thekan in 1966 was 72, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thekan 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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