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Thellian Family History

Thellian 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: Hillian, Hellman, Tellman, Shellman, Thelin, Therrian, Helling, Helin

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Where is the Thellian family from?

You can see how Thellian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thellian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thellian family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Thellian's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thellian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thellian 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 24 census records available for the last name Thellian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thellian 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Thellian. 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 61 military records available for the last name Thellian. For the veterans among your Thellian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thellian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Thellian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thellian in 1962 was 53, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thellian 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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