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Theyes Family History

Theyes 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: Theys, Thewes, Heyes, Hayes, Hees, Heyer, Thelen, Keyes, Leyes, Theel

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Where is the Theyes family from?

You can see how Theyes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theyes family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Theyes families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Theyes families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Theyes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Theyes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theyes 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 109 census records available for the last name Theyes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theyes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Theyes. 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 2 military records available for the last name Theyes. For the veterans among your Theyes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theyes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theyes 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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