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Thieltges Family History

Thieltges 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: Thielges, Thilges, Hentges, Thielke, Thielen, Thiele, Shields, Thiel

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Where is the Thieltges family from?

You can see how Thieltges families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thieltges family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thieltges families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Thieltges families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thieltges's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thieltges families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Thieltges. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thieltges 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Thieltges. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thieltges. For the veterans among your Thieltges ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thieltges lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1987, in the United States, Thieltges life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Thieltges in 1968 was 84, and 85 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thieltges 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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