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Thoennes Family History

Thoennes Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Thoen.

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


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Where is the Thoennes family from?

You can see how Thoennes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoennes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoennes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Thoennes families living in Minnesota. This was about 63% of all the recorded Thoennes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thoennes families in 1880.
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What did your Thoennes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoennes. 29% of Thoennes men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Thoennes women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoennes were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Thoennes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thoennes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoennes 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Thoennes. 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 234 military records available for the last name Thoennes. For the veterans among your Thoennes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoennes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thoennes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thoennes in 1954 was 41, and 60 in 2004.

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