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Thielsch Family History

Thielsch 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: Hirsch, Huebsch, Thiel, Welsch, Tesch, Heesch, Hersch, Liesch

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Where is the Thielsch family from?

You can see how Thielsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thielsch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thielsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thielsch families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Thielsch's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Thielsch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thielsch 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 31 census records available for the last name Thielsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thielsch 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Thielsch. 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 139 military records available for the last name Thielsch. For the veterans among your Thielsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thielsch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Thielsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thielsch in 1965 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thielsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thielsch 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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