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Thelus Family History

Thelus 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: Theus, Thelen, Chelius, Phebus, Helmus, Theiss, Theys, Helms, Thelin

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Where is the Thelus family from?

You can see how Thelus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thelus family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Thelus's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thelus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thelus 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 15 census records available for the last name Thelus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelus 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Thelus. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thelus. For the veterans among your Thelus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelus lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Thelus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thelus in 1990 was 39, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelus 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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