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Theridan Family History

Theridan 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: Sheridan, Cherian, Therien, Therrian, Thurman, Heiden, Herdman

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Where is the Theridan family from?

You can see how Theridan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theridan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Theridan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Theridan families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Theridan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Theridan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theridan 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 185 census records available for the last name Theridan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theridan 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Theridan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Theridan. For the veterans among your Theridan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theridan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theridan 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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