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Thilman Family History

Thilman 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: Tilman, Thalman, Hilman, Thieman, Thielman, Thurman, Titman, Thiemann

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Where is the Thilman family from?

You can see how Thilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thilman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thilman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Thilman families living in Quebec. This was about 64% of all the recorded Thilman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thilman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thilman 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 Thilman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thilman. 38% of Thilman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Plumber
    25%

What Thilman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 889 census records available for the last name Thilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thilman 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Thilman. 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 180 military records available for the last name Thilman. For the veterans among your Thilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thilman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Thilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thilman in 1964 was 55, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thilman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thilman 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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