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Theophilus Name Meaning

English and Welsh: from the Biblical personal name Theophilus from Greek Theophilos ‘dear to God’.

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


Similar surnames: Hemphill, Peoples, Hopkins, Theobald, Theiler, Chelius, Theil

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Where is the Theophilus family from?

You can see how Theophilus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theophilus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theophilus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Theophilus families living in Iowa. This was about 28% of all the recorded Theophilus's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Theophilus families in 1880.
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What did your Theophilus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theophilus. 17% of Theophilus men worked as a Teacher and 50% of Theophilus women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theophilus were Manager and 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

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Manager
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Theophilus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theophilus 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 Theophilus. 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 335 military records available for the last name Theophilus. For the veterans among your Theophilus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theophilus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Theophilus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Theophilus in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2001.

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