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Therens Family History

Therens 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: Torrens, Thelen, Ahrens, Hermens, Thoren, Thering, Thress, Thewes

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Where is the Therens family from?

You can see how Therens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Therens family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Therens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Therens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Therens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Therens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Therens. 100% of Therens men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 358 census records available for the last name Therens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therens 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Therens. 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 128 military records available for the last name Therens. For the veterans among your Therens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Therens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Therens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Therens in 1964 was 73, and 62 in 2004.

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