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Thesse Family History

Thesse 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: Thiesse, Hesse, Jesse, Tesser, Hessel, Chasse, Hess, Hasse, Tress

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Where is the Thesse family from?

You can see how Thesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thesse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thesse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Thesse families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Thesse's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thesse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thesse 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 92 census records available for the last name Thesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thesse 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Thesse. 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 33 military records available for the last name Thesse. For the veterans among your Thesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thesse lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Thesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thesse in 1971 was 80, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thesse 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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