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Thelin Family History

Thelin Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name from the element Thel- of uncertain meaning (see Thelander) + the adjectival suffix -in a derivative of Latin -in(i)us ‘relating to’.

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Swiss French (Vaud): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thelin family from?

You can see how Thelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Thelin families living in British Columbia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thelin's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thelin families in 1911.
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What did your Thelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thelin. 30% of Thelin men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Thelin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thelin were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Saleslady
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thelin. 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 376 military records available for the last name Thelin. For the veterans among your Thelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Thelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thelin in 1961 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

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