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Thieszen Family History

Thieszen 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: Thiessen, Tieszen, Thiesen, Thissen, Thuesen, Thielen, Thiesse

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Where is the Thieszen family from?

You can see how Thieszen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thieszen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thieszen families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Thieszen's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Thieszen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thieszen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thieszen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Thieszen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thieszen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Thieszen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Thieszen. For the veterans among your Thieszen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thieszen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Thieszen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thieszen in 1968 was 64, and 83 in 2002.

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