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Thelosen Family History

Thelosen 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: Thelen, Theisen, Theissen, Elsen, Thoen, Halonen, Hellen, Tolonen

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Thelosen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelosen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Thelosen. 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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There are 44 military records available for the last name Thelosen. For the veterans among your Thelosen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelosen lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2001, in the United States, Thelosen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Thelosen in 1984 was 81, and 68 in 2001.

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