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Thaller Family History

Thaller Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Thaler.

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


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Where is the Thaller family from?

You can see how Thaller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thaller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Thaller families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Thaller's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thaller families in 1911.
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What did your Thaller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thaller. 29% of Thaller men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Thaller women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thaller were Janitor and Trained Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Trained Nurse
    20%

What Thaller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thaller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaller 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 492 immigration records available for the last name Thaller. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thaller. For the veterans among your Thaller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaller lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Thaller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thaller in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thaller 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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