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Theres Family History

Theres 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: Thewes, Hees, Hermes, Torres, Terres, Terek, Theurer, Thelen, Peres

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Where is the Theres family from?

You can see how Theres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Theres families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Theres families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Theres's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Theres families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theres 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 Theres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theres. 34% of Theres men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Theres women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Theres family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 653 census records available for the last name Theres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theres 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Theres. 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 711 military records available for the last name Theres. For the veterans among your Theres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theres lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Theres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Theres in 1965 was 55, and 42 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theres 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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