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Theys Family History

Theys Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant mostly Americanized (or archaic) and Flemish of Theijs from a short form of the personal name Mathijs.

Dutch form of Matthew.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Theys family from?

You can see how Theys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theys family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Theys families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Theys families living in Wisconsin. This was about 63% of all the recorded Theys's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Theys families in 1880.
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What did your Theys ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theys. 30% of Theys men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Theys women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theys were Manager and Cook.

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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%
  • Miner
    30%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theys 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Theys. 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 338 military records available for the last name Theys. For the veterans among your Theys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theys lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Theys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Theys in 1957 was 71, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theys 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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