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Thevenin Family History

Thevenin Surname Meaning

French (Thévenin): from a pet form of the personal name Thève a shortened form of Éthève which is a variant of Estève itself a regional variant of Etienne ‘Steven’.

This surname is also found in Haiti.

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


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You can see how Thevenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thevenin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thevenin families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Thevenin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thevenin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thevenin families in 1891.
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What did your Thevenin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thevenin. 67% of Thevenin men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

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Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Thevenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thevenin 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Thevenin. 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 219 military records available for the last name Thevenin. For the veterans among your Thevenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thevenin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thevenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thevenin in 1965 was 73, and 97 in 2004.

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