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Thelle Family History

Thelle 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: Helle, Toelle, Telle, Theile, Thell, Heller, Hell, Pelle, Belle

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Where is the Thelle family from?

You can see how Thelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thelle family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thelle's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Thelle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thelle 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 Thelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelle 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Thelle. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thelle. For the veterans among your Thelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelle lifespan?

Average Thelle life expectancy in 1990 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelle 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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