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Theeuwen Family History

Theeuwen 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: Theurer, Thelen, Theisen, Thuesen, Thiessen, Meeuwsen, Heeren

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Theeuwen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theeuwen 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Theeuwen. 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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There are 25 military records available for the last name Theeuwen. For the veterans among your Theeuwen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theeuwen lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Theeuwen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Theeuwen in 1973 was 77, and 72 in 1978.

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