The name Thiessens derives from the German personal name Matthias which in turn derives from the apostle Matthaeus (English Matthew). Versions of this name were very popular in the Middle Ages throughout Christian Europe.
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Early Origins of the Thiessens family
The surname Thiessens was first found in Germany, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society.
Early History of the Thiessens family
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Thiessens Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Theis, Theisen, Thein, Theitz, Theisz, Theisman and others.
Early Notables of the Thiessens family
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Migration of the Thiessens family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Theis, who arrived in America in 1791; Elisabeth Theis, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1789; Jacob Theis, whose Oath of Allegiance was recorded in Pennsylvania in 1741.