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Theren Family History

Theren 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, Thoren, Therien, Sheren, Heron, Thorn, Haren, Toren, Herren

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Where is the Theren family from?

You can see how Theren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Theren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Theren families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Theren's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Theren families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theren 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 Theren ancestors do for a living?

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

What Theren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Theren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theren 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Theren. 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 21 military records available for the last name Theren. For the veterans among your Theren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Theren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Theren in 1968 was 77, and 82 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theren 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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