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Theorin Family History

Theorin 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: Thorn, Sherrin, Thein, Herrin, Thoren, Cherin, Thering, Thelin

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Where is the Theorin family from?

You can see how Theorin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theorin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theorin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Theorin families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theorin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Theorin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theorin 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 Theorin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theorin. 100% of Theorin 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 Theorin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Theorin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theorin 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Theorin. 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 15 military records available for the last name Theorin. For the veterans among your Theorin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theorin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Theorin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Theorin in 1966 was 82, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theorin 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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