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Thele Family History

Thele 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: Thelen, Thole, Thede, Theile, Thiele, Thee, Thoele, Thell, Teele

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Where is the Thele family from?

You can see how Thele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thele families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Thele families living in New Brunswick. This was about 69% of all the recorded Thele's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Thele families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thele 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 Thele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thele. 42% of Thele men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%

What Thele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thele 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Thele. 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 706 military records available for the last name Thele. For the veterans among your Thele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thele lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Thele in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thele 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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