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Theas Family History

Theas Name 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: Theus, Theys, Treas, Teas, Theis, Thomas, Hees, Haas, Athens, Head

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Where is the Theas family from?

You can see how Theas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Theas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Theas family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theas's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Theas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Theas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theas. 60% of Theas men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Manager
    40%
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Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Theas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theas 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Theas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Theas. For the veterans among your Theas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1998, in the United States, Theas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Theas in 1962 was 88, and 86 in 1998.

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