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Thierfelder Family History

Thierfelder 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: Theesfeld, Schoenfelder, Thierer, Hierholzer, Dingfelder, Trierweiler

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Where is the Thierfelder family from?

You can see how Thierfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thierfelder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thierfelder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Thierfelder families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Thierfelder's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thierfelder families in 1880.
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What did your Thierfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thierfelder. 41% of Thierfelder men worked as a Knitter and 50% of Thierfelder women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thierfelder were Hosiery Knitter and New Worker. .

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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

  • Knitter
    41%
  • Foreman
    23%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Hosiery Knitter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Thierfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thierfelder 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Thierfelder. 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 894 military records available for the last name Thierfelder. For the veterans among your Thierfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thierfelder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Thierfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Thierfelder in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

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