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Thesman Family History

Thesman 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: Thurman, Hetman, Sherman, Herman, Mesman, Helman, Henman, Tinsman

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Where is the Thesman family from?

You can see how Thesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thesman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thesman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thesman families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Thesman's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Thesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thesman 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 138 census records available for the last name Thesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thesman 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Thesman. 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 87 military records available for the last name Thesman. For the veterans among your Thesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thesman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Thesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thesman in 1967 was 80, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thesman 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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