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Thiellen Family History

Thiellen 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: Thielen, Hillen, Thelen, Hellen, Thielges, Thiessen, Thielke, Theilen

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Where is the Thiellen family from?

You can see how Thiellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiellen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Thiellen families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thiellen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thiellen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thiellen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thiellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thiellen. 100% of Thiellen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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What Thiellen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Thiellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiellen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Thiellen. 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 81 military records available for the last name Thiellen. For the veterans among your Thiellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiellen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Thiellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thiellen in 1967 was 78, and 92 in 2001.

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