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Thiesse Family History

Thiesse Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Thiessen.

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


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Where is the Thiesse family from?

You can see how Thiesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiesse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thiesse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Thiesse families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thiesse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thiesse families in 1891.
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What did your Thiesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thiesse. 67% of Thiesse men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Thiesse women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thiesse were Laborer and House Work.

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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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • House Work
    40%

What Thiesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Thiesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiesse 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Thiesse. 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 268 military records available for the last name Thiesse. For the veterans among your Thiesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiesse lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thiesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Thiesse in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thiesse 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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