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Theilacker Family History

Theilacker 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: Thalacker, Heidecker, Theiler, Thelander, Steinacker, Thacker

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Where is the Theilacker family from?

You can see how Theilacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theilacker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Theilacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Theilacker families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Theilacker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Theilacker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theilacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Theilacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspectors was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theilacker. 100% of Theilacker women worked as an Inspectors.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspectors
    100%

What Theilacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Theilacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theilacker 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Theilacker. 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 93 military records available for the last name Theilacker. For the veterans among your Theilacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theilacker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Theilacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Theilacker in 1963 was 78, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theilacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theilacker 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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