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Theme Family History

Theme 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: Thede, Thome, Thieme, Thee, Thum, Hee, Thune, Tome, Rhem, Then

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Where is the Theme family from?

You can see how Theme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theme family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Theme families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Theme's in USA. New York had the highest population of Theme families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theme 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 Theme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Theme. 100% of Theme women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Theme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 628 census records available for the last name Theme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theme 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Theme. 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 18 military records available for the last name Theme. For the veterans among your Theme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theme lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1992, in the United States, Theme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Theme in 1978 was 74, and 81 in 1992.

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