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Thesken Family History

Thesken 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, Heiken, Heskin, Teske, Thalken, Hessen, Thissen, Theisen

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Where is the Thesken family from?

You can see how Thesken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thesken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thesken families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Thesken's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thesken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thesken 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 Thesken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Meat Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thesken. 100% of Thesken men worked as a Meat Cutter.

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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

  • Meat Cutter
    100%

What Thesken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Thesken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thesken 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Thesken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thesken. For the veterans among your Thesken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thesken lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Thesken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thesken in 1968 was 91, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thesken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thesken 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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