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Thewes Family History

Thewes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Thew with post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

German: variant of Thies. Compare Tewes.

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


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Where is the Thewes family from?

You can see how Thewes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thewes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thewes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Thewes families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Thewes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thewes families in 1891.
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What did your Thewes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thewes. 39% of Thewes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Thewes women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thewes were Bricklayer and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Chauffuer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Typist
    50%

What Thewes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 852 census records available for the last name Thewes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thewes 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Thewes. 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 159 military records available for the last name Thewes. For the veterans among your Thewes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thewes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Thewes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thewes in 1957 was 50, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thewes 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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