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Thenn Family History

Thenn 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: Henn, Tenn, Then, Thein, Chen, Zheng, Shen, Trent, Cheng, Teng

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Where is the Thenn family from?

You can see how Thenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thenn family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thenn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Thenn family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Thenn's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Thenn families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Thenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thenn 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Thenn. 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 126 military records available for the last name Thenn. For the veterans among your Thenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thenn lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Thenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thenn in 1955 was 41, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thenn 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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