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Theisen Name Meaning

German Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Theis . Compare Tyson .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Thiessen, Thissen, Theiss, Greisen, Heien, Heinsen, Treinen, Thelen

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Where is the Theisen family from?

You can see how Theisen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theisen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theisen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 85 Theisen families living in Minnesota. This was about 26% of all the recorded Theisen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Theisen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theisen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theisen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theisen. 21% of Theisen men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Theisen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theisen were Truck Driver and 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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    5%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Theisen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theisen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Theisen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Theisen. For the veterans among your Theisen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theisen lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Theisen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Theisen in 1946 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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