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Thiele Family History

Thiele Surname Meaning

North German and Dutch: variant of Thiel Germanized form of Sorbian Polish and Czech Tyl and of its Sorbian and Polish variant Tyla.

Names which are (at least in part) of the same German origin as 1 above.

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


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Where is the Thiele family from?

You can see how Thiele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiele family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thiele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Thiele families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thiele's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thiele families in 1911.
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What did your Thiele ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thiele. 67% of Thiele men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Thiele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiele 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Thiele. 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 14,000 military records available for the last name Thiele. For the veterans among your Thiele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiele lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Thiele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thiele in 1951 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thiele ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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