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Thulien Family History

Thulien 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: Thulin, Hulin, Holien, Thelen, Thalken, Thuesen, Thien, Julien

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Where is the Thulien family from?

You can see how Thulien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thulien family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Thulien families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thulien's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thulien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thulien surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thulien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thulien. 60% of Thulien men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thulien women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Farm Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Thulien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Thulien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thulien 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Thulien. 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 37 military records available for the last name Thulien. For the veterans among your Thulien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thulien lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Thulien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thulien in 1967 was 88, and 90 in 2003.

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