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Tholens Family History

Tholens 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: Tholen, Toles, Thoen, Thelen, Holen, Thole, Thoren, Thoeny, Thomen

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Where is the Tholens family from?

You can see how Tholens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tholens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Tholens families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tholens's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tholens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Tholens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholens 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tholens. 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 66 military records available for the last name Tholens. For the veterans among your Tholens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholens lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Tholens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tholens in 1966 was 91, and 96 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tholens 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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