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Thessin Family History

Thessin 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: Tessin, Tassin, Thein, Heskin, Heslin, Hessen, Pessin, Tesson

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Where is the Thessin family from?

You can see how Thessin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thessin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Thessin families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Thessin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thessin families in 1920.
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What did your Thessin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thessin. 100% of Thessin women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Thessin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Thessin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thessin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thessin. 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 63 military records available for the last name Thessin. For the veterans among your Thessin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thessin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Thessin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thessin in 1964 was 78, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thessin 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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