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Thoenig Family History

Thoenig 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: Hoenig, Koenig, Thoen, Honig, Phoenix, Schoenig, Hoerig, Hornig

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Where is the Thoenig family from?

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

What did your Thoenig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Iron Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoenig. 100% of Thoenig men worked as an Iron Worker. .

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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

  • Iron Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Thoenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoenig 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Thoenig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thoenig. For the veterans among your Thoenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoenig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Thoenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thoenig in 1962 was 86, and 74 in 2002.

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