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Thiele Family History

Thiele Name Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Thiel Germanized form of Sorbian Polish and Czech Tyl and of its Sorbian and Polish variant Tyla names which are (at least in part) of the same German origin as 1 above.

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


Similar surnames: Thielke, Thielen, Thiel, Hille, Thoene, Thiede, Thelen, Thies, Theile

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Where is the Thiele family from?

You can see how Thiele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thiele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 95 Thiele families living in Illinois. This was about 15% of all the recorded Thiele's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thiele families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thiele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thiele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thiele. 17% of Thiele men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Thiele women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thiele were Proprietor and Stenographer. .

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Stenographer
    8%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Thiele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiele 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Thiele. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Thiele. For the veterans among your Thiele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiele lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Thiele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thiele in 1951 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

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