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Thoerle Family History

Thoerle Surname 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: Hoerle, Thoele, Thorley, Thore, Toelle, Thorpe, Thorne, Thole, Hoerl

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Where is the Thoerle family from?

You can see how Thoerle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoerle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thoerle family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thoerle's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Thoerle families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Thoerle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoerle 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Thoerle. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thoerle. For the veterans among your Thoerle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoerle lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Thoerle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thoerle in 1965 was 44, and 78 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thoerle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoerle 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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