This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Thiessen family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Thiessen Family History

Thiessen Surname Meaning

North German, Dutch, and Danish: patronymic from a shortened form Thies of the personal name Matthias or Mathies(s) (see Matthew).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Thiessen family from?

You can see how Thiessen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiessen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thiessen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Thiessen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Thiessen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Thiessen families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thiessen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1871
  • 1881
  • 1891
  • 1901
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Thiessen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thiessen. 44% of Thiessen men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Thiessen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thiessen were Truck Driver and Farmer.

View Census Data for Thiessen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    18%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%

What Thiessen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Thiessen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiessen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Thiessen

Passenger Lists

There are 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Thiessen. 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.

View all Thiessen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thiessen. For the veterans among your Thiessen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Thiessen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Thiessen family history

Discover More

What is the average Thiessen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Thiessen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thiessen in 1956 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thiessen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thiessen 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Thiessen family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial