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Theysohn Family History

Theysohn 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: Tyson, Teson, Henson, Herson, Hewson, Tesson, Theisen, Thorson, Theys

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Where is the Theysohn family from?

You can see how Theysohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theysohn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theysohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Theysohn families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Theysohn's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Theysohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theysohn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theysohn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Theysohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theysohn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Theysohn. 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 117 military records available for the last name Theysohn. For the veterans among your Theysohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theysohn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Theysohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Theysohn in 1972 was 92, and 65 in 2004.

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