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Theile Family History

Theile Surname Meaning

North German:: variant of Theel. altered form of Thiele.

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


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Where is the Theile family from?

You can see how Theile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Theile families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Theile's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Theile families in 1911.
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What did your Theile ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theile. 24% of Theile men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Theile women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theile were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Draftsman
    11%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Theile family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Theile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theile 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Theile. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Theile. For the veterans among your Theile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theile lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Theile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Theile in 1956 was 47, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theile 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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