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Theken Family History

Theken 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: Thelen, Tieken, Heien, Thoen, Treen, Then, Heiken, Thein, Lueken

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Where is the Theken family from?

You can see how Theken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Theken family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Theken's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Theken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theken 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 71 census records available for the last name Theken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theken 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Theken. 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 18 military records available for the last name Theken. For the veterans among your Theken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Theken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Theken in 1962 was 73, and 72 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theken 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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