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Thedens Family History

Thedens 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: Thelen, Thaden, Thede, Thewes, Edens, Heiden, Eden, Hyden, Hees

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Where is the Thedens family from?

You can see how Thedens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thedens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thedens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Thedens families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thedens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thedens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thedens 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 Thedens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thedens. 58% of Thedens men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Thedens women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thedens were Photographer and Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farm Hand
    16%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Photographer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thedens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thedens 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Thedens. 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 121 military records available for the last name Thedens. For the veterans among your Thedens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thedens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thedens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thedens in 1962 was 90, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thedens 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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