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Thielges Name Meaning

German: from a Rhenish pet form of Thiel

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


Similar surnames: Thilges, Thielke, Tigges, Nilges, Rieger, Tiegs, Thoennes, Hiegel

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Where is the Thielges family from?

You can see how Thielges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thielges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thielges families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Thielges families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thielges's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thielges families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thielges surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thielges ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thielges. 50% of Thielges men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Thielges women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thielges were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Thielges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thielges 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Thielges. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 115 military records available for the last name Thielges. For the veterans among your Thielges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thielges lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thielges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thielges in 1962 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

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