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Thesing Family History

Thesing Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from the personal name Thees a shortened form of the personal name Matthäus (see Matthew).

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


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Where is the Thesing family from?

You can see how Thesing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thesing family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thesing families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Thesing families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thesing's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thesing families in 1880.
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What did your Thesing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thesing. 32% of Thesing men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Thesing women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thesing were Salesman and Packer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Cashier
    12%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Packer
    29%

What Thesing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thesing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thesing 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Thesing. 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 551 military records available for the last name Thesing. For the veterans among your Thesing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thesing lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thesing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Thesing in 1962 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thesing 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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