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Thelberg Family History

Thelberg 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: Helberg, Heiberg, Holberg, Helbert, Selberg, Melberg, Helber

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Where is the Thelberg family from?

You can see how Thelberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thelberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thelberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thelberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thelberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Thelberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Thelberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelberg 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Thelberg. 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 Thelberg. For the veterans among your Thelberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelberg lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Thelberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thelberg in 1975 was 75, and 77 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelberg 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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