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Thevis Family History

Thevis 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: Chevis, Theis, Tevis, Levis, Travis, Theil, Thein, Bevis, Chavis

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Where is the Thevis family from?

You can see how Thevis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thevis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Thevis families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Thevis's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Thevis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thevis 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 Thevis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thevis. 40% of Thevis men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Laborer
    27%

What Thevis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Thevis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thevis 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Thevis. 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 34 military records available for the last name Thevis. For the veterans among your Thevis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thevis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Thevis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Thevis in 1969 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thevis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thevis 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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