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Themelis Family History

Themelis 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: Wheelis, Melis, Wheeles, Chellis, Templin, Theel, Lemelin, Thames

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Where is the Themelis family from?

You can see how Themelis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Themelis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Themelis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Themelis families living in New York. This was about 18% of all the recorded Themelis's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Themelis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Themelis 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 Themelis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Themelis. 100% of Themelis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Themelis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Themelis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Themelis 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Themelis. 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 56 military records available for the last name Themelis. For the veterans among your Themelis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Themelis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Themelis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Themelis in 1958 was 65, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Themelis 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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