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Them Family History

Them 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: Thum, Rhem, Then, Thiem, Tham, Teem, Thew, Hem, Thom, Thee

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Where is the Them family from?

You can see how Them families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Them family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Them families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Them family living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Them's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Them families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Them 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 Them ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Them. 37% of Them men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Cabinet Maker
    11%

What Them family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Them. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Them 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Them. 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 521 military records available for the last name Them. For the veterans among your Them ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Them lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Them life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Them in 1959 was 45, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Them

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Them 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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