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Thalenhorst Family History

Thalenhorst 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: Walkenhorst, Batenhorst, Haselhorst, Wallenhorst, Scharnhorst

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Where is the Thalenhorst family from?

You can see how Thalenhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thalenhorst family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Thalenhorst families living in Minnesota. This was about 82% of all the recorded Thalenhorst's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thalenhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thalenhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thalenhorst ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Thalenhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thalenhorst 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thalenhorst. 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 25 military records available for the last name Thalenhorst. For the veterans among your Thalenhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thalenhorst lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1981, in the United States, Thalenhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Thalenhorst in 1965 was 82, and 70 in 1981.

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