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Thieler Family History

Thieler 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: Thierer, Thielen, Thiele, Bieler, Tiller, Hiller, Wheeler, Thiel

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Where is the Thieler family from?

You can see how Thieler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thieler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thieler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Thieler family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thieler's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thieler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thieler 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 Thieler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thieler. 29% of Thieler men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Thieler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thieler were Truck Driver and Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • Beauty Operator
    25%

What Thieler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thieler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thieler 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Thieler. 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 217 military records available for the last name Thieler. For the veterans among your Thieler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thieler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thieler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thieler in 1965 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thieler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thieler 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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