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Therelei Family History

Therelei 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: Wheeler, Thorley, Wheeley, Thelen, Teresi, Wheeles, Atherley, Theiler

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Where is the Therelei family from?

You can see how Therelei families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Therelei family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Therelei families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Therelei families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Therelei's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Therelei families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Therelei 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 Therelei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Therelei 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 Therelei. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Therelei. For the veterans among your Therelei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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