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Thesenvitz Family History

Thesenvitz 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: Heinritz, Heinitz, Resendiz, Thevenot, Thevenin, Herskovitz, Thelen

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Where is the Thesenvitz family from?

You can see how Thesenvitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thesenvitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Thesenvitz families living in Minnesota. This was about 30% of all the recorded Thesenvitz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thesenvitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thesenvitz 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 Thesenvitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thesenvitz. 100% of Thesenvitz men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Thesenvitz women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Thesenvitz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Thesenvitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thesenvitz 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Thesenvitz. 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 71 military records available for the last name Thesenvitz. For the veterans among your Thesenvitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thesenvitz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Thesenvitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thesenvitz in 1962 was 73, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thesenvitz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thesenvitz 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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