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Thienel Family History

Thienel 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: Thiel, Triebel, Theel, Thinnes, Thien, Thierer, Haenel, Thieme

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Where is the Thienel family from?

You can see how Thienel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thienel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Thienel families living in Wisconsin. This was about 18% of all the recorded Thienel's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thienel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thienel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thienel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thienel. 25% of Thienel men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    25%
  • Florist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Office Clerk
    25%
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What Thienel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Thienel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thienel 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Thienel. 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 563 military records available for the last name Thienel. For the veterans among your Thienel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thienel lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Thienel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thienel in 1957 was 49, and 94 in 2004.

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