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Thellman Family History

Thellman 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: Hellman, Tellman, Shellman, Bellman, Sellman, Hallman, Wellman

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Where is the Thellman family from?

You can see how Thellman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thellman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thellman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Thellman families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Thellman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thellman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thellman 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 Thellman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thellman. 46% of Thellman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Thellman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thellman were Furrier and Cashier.

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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
    46%
  • Welder
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Furrier
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%

What Thellman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Thellman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thellman 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Thellman. 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 189 military records available for the last name Thellman. For the veterans among your Thellman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thellman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thellman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thellman in 1964 was 78, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thellman 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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