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Theneman Family History

Theneman 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: Sheneman, Hegeman, Henman, Veeneman, Henneman, Trentman, Heineman

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Where is the Theneman family from?

You can see how Theneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theneman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Theneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Theneman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Theneman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Theneman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theneman 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 27 census records available for the last name Theneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theneman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Theneman. 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 2 military records available for the last name Theneman. For the veterans among your Theneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theneman lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1999, in the United States, Theneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Theneman in 1989 was 64, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theneman 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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