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Thelning Family History

Thelning 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: Helling, Henning, Helsing, Teeling, Telling, Helming, Thesing

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Where is the Thelning family from?

You can see how Thelning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelning family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thelning families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Thelning family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thelning's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Thelning families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Thelning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelning 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Thelning. 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 71 military records available for the last name Thelning. For the veterans among your Thelning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelning lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Thelning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thelning in 1974 was 72, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelning 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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