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Theisman Family History

Theisman 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: Reisman, Hessman, Huisman, Heiman, Theisen, Chrisman, Hersman

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Where is the Theisman family from?

You can see how Theisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theisman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Theisman families living in Missouri. This was about 58% of all the recorded Theisman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Theisman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theisman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theisman. 37% of Theisman men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Theisman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theisman were Huckster and Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Huckster
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Housework
    29%
  • Laundress
    29%
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What Theisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Theisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theisman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Theisman. 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 45 military records available for the last name Theisman. For the veterans among your Theisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theisman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Theisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Theisman in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2002.

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