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Theiss Name Meaning

North German: variant of Theis .

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


Similar surnames: Heiss, Thiess, Thies, Theisen, Theus, Heis, Hess, Heims, Heise, Thein

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Where is the Theiss family from?

You can see how Theiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theiss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Theiss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Theiss families living in Lancashire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Theiss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Theiss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theiss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Theiss. 100% of Theiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Theiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theiss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Theiss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Theiss. For the veterans among your Theiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theiss lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Theiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Theiss in 1954 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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