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Thayssen Family History

Thayssen 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: Thyssen, Thissen, Thiessen, Hanssen, Hassen, Theissen, Hayden

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Where is the Thayssen family from?

You can see how Thayssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thayssen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thayssen families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Thayssen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thayssen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thayssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Thayssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thayssen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Thayssen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thayssen. For the veterans among your Thayssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thayssen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1989, in the United States, Thayssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thayssen in 1960 was 55, and 79 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thayssen 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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