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Thoelen Family History

Thoelen 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: Thelen, Tholen, Thielen, Thoele, Thorley, Thoen, Hollen, Holen

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Where is the Thoelen family from?

You can see how Thoelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoelen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoelen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Thoelen families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoelen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thoelen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Thoelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoelen 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Thoelen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Thoelen. For the veterans among your Thoelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoelen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Thoelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thoelen in 1976 was 81, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoelen 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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