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Thyden Family History

Thyden 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: Hyden, Thaden, Thyen, Hayden, Hyde, Thoen, Ryden, Then, Thelen

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Where is the Thyden family from?

You can see how Thyden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thyden family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thyden families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Thyden's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Thyden families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thyden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thyden ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Retail Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Thyden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thyden 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Thyden. 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 93 military records available for the last name Thyden. For the veterans among your Thyden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thyden lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Thyden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thyden in 1967 was 46, and 85 in 2004.

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