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Thena Family History

Thena 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: Then, Tena, Chen, Zheng, Shen, Trent, Cheng, Teng, Henn, Thun

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Where is the Thena family from?

You can see how Thena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thena family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thena families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thena families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Thena's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thena 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 Thena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thena. 50% of Thena 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
    50%
  • Florist
    25%
  • Cotton Farmer
    25%

What Thena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Thena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thena 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Thena. 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 25 military records available for the last name Thena. For the veterans among your Thena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thena lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Thena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Thena in 1970 was 84, and 70 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thena 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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