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Theilson Family History

Theilson 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: Chilson, Theisen, Neilson, Philson, Theilen, Tilson, Hilson, Theissen

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Where is the Theilson family from?

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

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theilson. 100% of Theilson men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Theilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Theilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theilson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Theilson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Theilson. For the veterans among your Theilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theilson lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theilson

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