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Theam Family History

Theam 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: Tham, Ham, Helm, Thum, Cham, Beam, Heim, Bream, Sham, Head

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Where is the Theam family from?

You can see how Theam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Theam family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theam's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Theam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theam 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 225 census records available for the last name Theam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theam 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Theam. 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 6 military records available for the last name Theam. For the veterans among your Theam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theam lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1987, in the United States, Theam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Theam in 1984 was 73, and 62 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theam 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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