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Theson Family History

Theson 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: Teson, Thueson, Heron, Then, Thelen, Thon, Ohlson, Beeson, Teston

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Where is the Theson family from?

You can see how Theson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Theson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Theson families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Theson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Theson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theson 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 Theson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Theson. 100% of Theson men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Theson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Theson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theson 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Theson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Theson. For the veterans among your Theson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theson lifespan?

Average Theson life expectancy in 1973 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theson 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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