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Themens Family History

Themens 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: Thelen, Clemens, Hermens, Thames, Klemens, Thomen, Siemens, Thewes

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Where is the Themens family from?

You can see how Themens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Themens family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Themens families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 34 Themens families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Themens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Themens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Themens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Themens ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Themens. 31% of Themens men worked as a Journalier and 100% of Themens women worked as a Servante.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    31%
  • Voyageur
    24%
  • Commis
    16%
  • Agent
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    100%

What Themens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Themens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Themens 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Themens. 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 39 military records available for the last name Themens. For the veterans among your Themens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Themens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Themens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Themens in 1972 was 55, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Themens 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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