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Themes Family History

Themes 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: Thames, Thewes, Thomes, Thomas, Hees, Hermes, Nemes, Thelen, Remes

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Where is the Themes family from?

You can see how Themes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Themes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Themes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Themes families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Themes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Themes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Themes 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 Themes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Themes. 34% of Themes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Themes women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Themes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 787 census records available for the last name Themes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Themes 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Themes. 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 59 military records available for the last name Themes. For the veterans among your Themes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Themes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Themes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Themes in 1965 was 68, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Themes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Themes 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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