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Thoeny Name Meaning

Swiss German: from a pet form of the medieval personal name Anton (see Anthony ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Thoen, Thon, Thomen, Tony, Then, Thode, Thomey, Thyen, Hoen, Thomann

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Where is the Thoeny family from?

You can see how Thoeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoeny family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoeny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 35 Thoeny families living in Wisconsin. This was about 69% of all the recorded Thoeny's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thoeny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoeny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thoeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoeny. 39% of Thoeny men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Agent
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%
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Census Records

There are 797 census records available for the last name Thoeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoeny 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Thoeny. 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 116 military records available for the last name Thoeny. For the veterans among your Thoeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoeny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Thoeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thoeny in 1964 was 65, and 82 in 2003.

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