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Thenen Family History

Thenen 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: Thelen, Henn, Tenn, Thune, Heien, Thoen, Tannen, Treen, Then, Chene

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Where is the Thenen family from?

You can see how Thenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thenen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thenen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thenen families living in New Jersey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Thenen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Thenen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thenen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thenen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thenen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Thenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thenen 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Thenen. 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 317 military records available for the last name Thenen. For the veterans among your Thenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thenen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Thenen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thenen in 1971 was 77, and 77 in 2003.

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