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Theyssen Family History

Theyssen 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: Thyssen, Theissen, Hessen, Thissen, Theisen, Thiessen, Tesser, Hessel

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theyssen 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 Theyssen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theyssen. 100% of Theyssen men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Theyssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theyssen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Theyssen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Theyssen. For the veterans among your Theyssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theyssen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Theyssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Theyssen in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theyssen 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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