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Theeman Family History

Theeman 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: Thieman, Thurman, Trueman, Hetman, Sherman, Hegeman, Thiemann, Herman

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Where is the Theeman family from?

You can see how Theeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theeman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Theeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Theeman families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Theeman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Theeman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Theeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Theeman. 100% of Theeman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Theeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theeman 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Theeman. 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 31 military records available for the last name Theeman. For the veterans among your Theeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theeman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Theeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Theeman in 1967 was 66, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theeman 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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