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Theilen Family History

Theilen Surname Meaning

North German:: patronymic from Theile. variant of Thielen.

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


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Where is the Theilen family from?

You can see how Theilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theilen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Theilen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Theilen families living in California. This was about 32% of all the recorded Theilen's in USA. California had the highest population of Theilen families in 1880.
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What did your Theilen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theilen. 24% of Theilen men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Theilen women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theilen were Mechanic and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Mechanic
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Theilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theilen 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 273 immigration records available for the last name Theilen. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Theilen. For the veterans among your Theilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theilen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Theilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Theilen in 1960 was 58, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theilen 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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