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Theuer Family History

Theuer 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: Theurer, Heuer, Heyer, Scheuer, Heier, Thaler, Thelen, Treder, Feuer

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Where is the Theuer family from?

You can see how Theuer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theuer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Theuer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 19 Theuer families living in Ohio. This was about 61% of all the recorded Theuer's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Theuer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theuer 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 Theuer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theuer. 50% of Theuer men worked as a Carpenter and 67% of Theuer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theuer were Shipping Clerk and Waitress.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Waitress
    34%

What Theuer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theuer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theuer 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Theuer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Theuer. For the veterans among your Theuer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theuer lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Theuer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Theuer in 1948 was 55, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theuer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theuer 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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