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Theunis Family History

Theunis 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: Tennis, Theus, Hennis, Tunis, Theune, Theis, Phenis, Dennis, Thun

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Where is the Theunis family from?

You can see how Theunis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theunis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theunis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Theunis families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Theunis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Theunis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Theunis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theunis 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Theunis. 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 47 military records available for the last name Theunis. For the veterans among your Theunis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theunis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Theunis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Theunis in 1966 was 88, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theunis 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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