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Theven Family History

Theven 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, Leven, Steven, Heien, Keeven, Thoen, Treen, Then, Kleven

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Where is the Theven family from?

You can see how Theven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theven family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Theven families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Theven's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Theven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theven 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 63 census records available for the last name Theven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theven 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Theven. 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 6 military records available for the last name Theven. For the veterans among your Theven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theven lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Theven life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Theven in 1990 was 55, and 30 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theven 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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