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Thiler Family History

Thiler 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: Thaler, Theiler, Thier, Hiler, Toller, Tuller, Ohler, Tasler, Teller

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Where is the Thiler family from?

You can see how Thiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Thiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thiler 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 98 census records available for the last name Thiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thiler. 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 7 military records available for the last name Thiler. For the veterans among your Thiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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