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Thelemann Family History

Thelemann 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: Thielemann, Thiemann, Thalmann, Hellmann, Hegemann, Tiedemann

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Where is the Thelemann family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thelemann. 100% of Thelemann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thelemann women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Thelemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 312 census records available for the last name Thelemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelemann 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Thelemann. 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 454 military records available for the last name Thelemann. For the veterans among your Thelemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelemann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Thelemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Thelemann in 1964 was 79, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thelemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelemann 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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