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Thysen Family History

Thysen 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, Thyen, Hyden, Thoen, Then, Thelen, Tyson, Thygesen, Thissen

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Where is the Thysen family from?

You can see how Thysen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thysen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thysen families living in California. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thysen's in USA. California had the highest population of Thysen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thysen 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 Thysen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Thysen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Thysen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thysen 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Thysen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thysen. For the veterans among your Thysen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thysen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Thysen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thysen in 1972 was 67, and 80 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thysen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thysen 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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