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Thelian Family History

Thelian 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: Thelin, Helin, Cherian, Thelen, Phelan, Helman, Thein, Whelan

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Where is the Thelian family from?

You can see how Thelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thelian family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Thelian's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Thelian families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Thelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelian 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Thelian. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thelian. For the veterans among your Thelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelian lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Thelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thelian in 1971 was 80, and 70 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelian 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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