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Theisz Family History

Theisz 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: Theiss, Theis, Heiss, Theil, Thein, Weisz, Reisz, Heis, Theisen

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Where is the Theisz family from?

You can see how Theisz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theisz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theisz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Theisz families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Theisz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Theisz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theisz 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 Theisz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theisz. 67% of Theisz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Theisz women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Theisz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Theisz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theisz 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Theisz. 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 193 military records available for the last name Theisz. For the veterans among your Theisz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theisz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Theisz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Theisz in 1962 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theisz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theisz 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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