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Thalacker Family History

Thalacker Surname Meaning

German: topographic name from Middle High German tal ‘valley’ + acker ‘field open country’.

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


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Where is the Thalacker family from?

You can see how Thalacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thalacker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thalacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Thalacker families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Thalacker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thalacker families in 1880.
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What did your Thalacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thalacker. 36% of Thalacker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thalacker women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    36%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Clergyman
    12%
  • Farmer Pantry
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Thalacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Thalacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thalacker 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Thalacker. 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 311 military records available for the last name Thalacker. For the veterans among your Thalacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thalacker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thalacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thalacker in 1963 was 82, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thalacker 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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