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Theilman Family History

Theilman 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: Heilman, Heilmann, Helman, Beilman, Hellman, Zeilman, Tilman, Heiman

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Where is the Theilman family from?

You can see how Theilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theilman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Theilman family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Theilman's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Theilman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theilman 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 Theilman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    100%

What Theilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Theilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theilman 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Theilman. 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 102 military records available for the last name Theilman. For the veterans among your Theilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theilman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Theilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Theilman in 1958 was 27, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theilman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theilman 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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