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Theno Family History

Theno 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: Then, Chen, Zeno, Zheng, Shen, Trent, Cheng, Teng, Chino, Heino

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Where is the Theno family from?

You can see how Theno families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theno family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Theno families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Theno families living in Wisconsin. This was about 48% of all the recorded Theno's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Theno families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theno surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theno ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theno. 42% of Theno men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Theno women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Manager
    17%
  • Truck Farming
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theno. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theno 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Theno. 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 301 military records available for the last name Theno. For the veterans among your Theno ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theno lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Theno life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Theno in 1963 was 78, and 74 in 2004.

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