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Thesz Family History

Thesz 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: Chez, Then, Tetz, Hess, Tesh, Stoesz, Theil, Test, Tress, Thein

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Where is the Thesz family from?

You can see how Thesz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thesz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thesz family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thesz's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Thesz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thesz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thesz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Thesz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thesz 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Thesz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Thesz. For the veterans among your Thesz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thesz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Thesz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thesz in 1970 was 82, and 89 in 2003.

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