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Thelem Family History

Thelem 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, Helm, Thaler, Hellem, Thiem, Theiler, Thole, Theel, Teem

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Where is the Thelem family from?

You can see how Thelem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thelem families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Thelem family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Thelem's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thelem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thelem surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Thelem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelem 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Thelem. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thelem. For the veterans among your Thelem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelem lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Thelem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thelem in 1966 was 86, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelem 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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