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Thimens Family History

Thimens 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: Thames, Thiers, Thien, Thies, Thiess, Thomen, Thomes, Times, Himes

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Where is the Thimens family from?

You can see how Thimens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimens family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Thimens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Thimens family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thimens's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Thimens families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Thimens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimens 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Thimens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Thimens. For the veterans among your Thimens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimens lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Thimens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thimens in 1969 was 74, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thimens 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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