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Thielfoldt Family History

Thielfoldt 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: Telford, Threlfall, Niedfeldt, Theesfeld, Threlkeld, Thetford

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Where is the Thielfoldt family from?

You can see how Thielfoldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thielfoldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thielfoldt families living in Nebraska. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thielfoldt's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Thielfoldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thielfoldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thielfoldt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thielfoldt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Thielfoldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thielfoldt 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Thielfoldt. 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 29 military records available for the last name Thielfoldt. For the veterans among your Thielfoldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thielfoldt lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Thielfoldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Thielfoldt in 1964 was 68, and 61 in 2003.

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