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Thillen Family History

Thillen 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: Hillen, Thielen, Millen, Hille, Tilley, Tiller, Hiller, Thelen

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Where is the Thillen family from?

You can see how Thillen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thillen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thillen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Thillen families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thillen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thillen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thillen 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 Thillen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thillen. 54% of Thillen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thillen women worked as a Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Thillen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Thillen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thillen 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Thillen. 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 63 military records available for the last name Thillen. For the veterans among your Thillen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thillen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Thillen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Thillen in 1962 was 74, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thillen 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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