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Theunissen Family History

Theunissen Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: variant of Teunissen. This surname is also established in South Africa.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Theunissen family from?

You can see how Theunissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theunissen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Theunissen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Theunissen family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Theunissen's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Theunissen families in 1891.
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What did your Theunissen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Theunissen. 100% of Theunissen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Theunissen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Theunissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theunissen 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Theunissen. 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 144 military records available for the last name Theunissen. For the veterans among your Theunissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theunissen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Theunissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Theunissen in 1956 was 35, and 46 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theunissen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theunissen 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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