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Theobus Family History

Theobus 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: Phebus, Theus, Thomas, Theobald, Debus, Chelius, Thobe, Rhodus, Kobus

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Where is the Theobus family from?

You can see how Theobus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theobus family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Theobus family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Theobus's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Theobus families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Theobus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theobus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Theobus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Theobus. For the veterans among your Theobus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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