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Theetge Family History

Theetge 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: Theberge, Hegge, Hedge, Chelette, Thistle, Hege, Heese, Heeter, Tweet

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Where is the Theetge family from?

You can see how Theetge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theetge family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theetge families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Theetge families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Theetge's in USA. New York had the highest population of Theetge families in 1880.
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What did your Theetge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theetge. 36% of Theetge men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Welder
    15%
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What Theetge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 876 census records available for the last name Theetge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theetge 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Theetge. 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 124 military records available for the last name Theetge. For the veterans among your Theetge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theetge lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Theetge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Theetge in 1947 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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