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Theyer Family History

Theyer Surname Meaning

see Thayer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Theyer family from?

You can see how Theyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Theyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Theyer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Theyer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Theyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theyer 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 Theyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theyer. 30% of Theyer men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Theyer women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theyer were Truck Driver 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Maid
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Theyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theyer 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Theyer. 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 144 military records available for the last name Theyer. For the veterans among your Theyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theyer lifespan?

Average Theyer life expectancy in 1968 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theyer 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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