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Thullen Family History

Thullen 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: Mullen, Tuller, Cullen, Bullen, Hillen, Huller, Thelen, Hollen

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Where is the Thullen family from?

You can see how Thullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thullen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Thullen families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thullen's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thullen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thullen 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 Thullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thullen. 34% of Thullen men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Thullen women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thullen were Brakeman and Steno.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Brakeman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    60%
  • Steno
    40%

What Thullen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thullen 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Thullen. 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 252 military records available for the last name Thullen. For the veterans among your Thullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thullen lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Thullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Thullen in 1947 was 55, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thullen 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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