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Theiston Family History

Theiston 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: Whiston, Thurston, Christon, Teston, Cheston, Heston, Theisen

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Where is the Theiston family from?

You can see how Theiston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theiston family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Theiston family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Theiston's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Theiston families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theiston 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 37 census records available for the last name Theiston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theiston 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Theiston. 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 Theiston. For the veterans among your Theiston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theiston lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Theiston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Theiston in 1975 was 76, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theiston 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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