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Theess Family History

Theess 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: Thress, Theiss, Thiess, Hees, Hess, Heiss, Tress, Heese, Treesh

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Where is the Theess family from?

You can see how Theess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theess family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Theess family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theess's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Theess families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theess 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 103 census records available for the last name Theess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theess 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Theess. 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 5 military records available for the last name Theess. For the veterans among your Theess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theess lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Theess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Theess in 1974 was 83, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theess 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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