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Theiling Family History

Theiling 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: Helling, Teeling, Herling, Telling, Dreiling, Kreiling, Geiling

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Where is the Theiling family from?

You can see how Theiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theiling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Theiling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Theiling families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Theiling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Theiling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theiling 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 Theiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theiling. 50% of Theiling men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Theiling women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Theiling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Theiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theiling 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Theiling. 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 136 military records available for the last name Theiling. For the veterans among your Theiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theiling lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Theiling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Theiling in 1957 was 38, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theiling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theiling 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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