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Theet Family History

Theet 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: Tweet, Theel, Threet, Wheet, Thee, Trent, Street, Hees, Fleet, Sweet

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Where is the Theet family from?

You can see how Theet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Theet family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Theet's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Theet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer (shipping) was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theet. 100% of Theet men worked as a Packer (shipping).

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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

  • Packer (shipping)
    100%

What Theet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Theet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theet 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Theet. 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 Theet. For the veterans among your Theet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theet lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Theet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Theet in 1986 was 68, and 71 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theet 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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