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Theise Family History

Theise 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: Theisen, Heise, Theiss, Theile, Theis, Meise, Heide, Heiss, Theiler

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Where is the Theise family from?

You can see how Theise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Theise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Theise families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Theise's in USA. New York had the highest population of Theise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theise surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theise. 28% of Theise men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Theise women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theise were Labor and Cashier. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Operator
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Cashier
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theise 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Theise. 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 176 military records available for the last name Theise. For the veterans among your Theise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theise lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Theise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Theise in 1945 was 40, and 85 in 2003.

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