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Theel Name Meaning

North German: from a Low German pet form of the personal name Dietrich . Possibly an altered form of German Thiel .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Thiel, Theil, Thede, Teel, Hehl, Thie, Hell, Hegel, Hees, Then

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Where is the Theel family from?

You can see how Theel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Theel family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Theel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Theel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Theel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theel. 26% of Theel men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Theel women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theel were Truck Driver and School Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    28%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • School Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Theel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theel 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 489 immigration records available for the last name Theel. 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 698 military records available for the last name Theel. For the veterans among your Theel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Theel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Theel in 1951 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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