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Theilan Family History

Theilan 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: Theilen, Thelen, Heiland, Phelan, Theiler, Theil, Thein, Whelan

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Where is the Theilan family from?

You can see how Theilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theilan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theilan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Theilan families living in Michigan. This was about 36% of all the recorded Theilan's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Theilan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theilan 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 Theilan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Theilan. 100% of Theilan men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Theilan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Theilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theilan 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 Theilan. 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 13 military records available for the last name Theilan. For the veterans among your Theilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theilan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Theilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Theilan in 1979 was 58, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theilan 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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