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Theall Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Theal. This surname has died out in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Theall family from?

You can see how Theall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Theall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Theall families living in New Brunswick. This was about 58% of all the recorded Theall's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Theall families in 1911.
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What did your Theall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theall. 18% of Theall men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Theall women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theall were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • School Teacher
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Theall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theall 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Theall. 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 934 military records available for the last name Theall. For the veterans among your Theall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Theall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Theall in 1963 was 58, and 73 in 2004.

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