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Theim Family History

Theim 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: Heim, Theil, Thein, Theis, Helm, Shim, Thum, Trim, Keim, Seim

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Where is the Theim family from?

You can see how Theim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theim family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Theim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Theim families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Theim's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Theim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theim 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 Theim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theim. 29% of Theim men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
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What Theim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Theim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theim 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Theim. 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 741 military records available for the last name Theim. For the veterans among your Theim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Theim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Theim in 1964 was 85, and 68 in 2003.

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