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Thywissen Family History

Thywissen 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: Thissen, Thyssen, Theissen, Thygesen, Meuwissen, Theisen, Thiessen

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Where is the Thywissen family from?

You can see how Thywissen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thywissen family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Thywissen families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thywissen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Thywissen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Thywissen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thywissen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Thywissen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Thywissen. For the veterans among your Thywissen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thywissen lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Thywissen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thywissen in 1992 was 45, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thywissen 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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