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Thierolf Family History

Thierolf Surname Meaning

German: variant of Dierolf.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thierolf family from?

You can see how Thierolf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thierolf family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thierolf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Thierolf families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Thierolf's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Thierolf families in 1911.
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What did your Thierolf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thierolf. 58% of Thierolf men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Thierolf women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thierolf were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Operator
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Thierolf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Thierolf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thierolf 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Thierolf. 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 206 military records available for the last name Thierolf. For the veterans among your Thierolf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thierolf lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Thierolf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Thierolf in 1962 was 76, and 85 in 2002.

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