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Thiefels Family History

Thiefels 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: Thiel, Stiefel, Triebel, Theesfeld, Haefele, Thissell, Theel

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Where is the Thiefels family from?

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

There are 42 census records available for the last name Thiefels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiefels 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 Thiefels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Thiefels. For the veterans among your Thiefels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiefels lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Thiefels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thiefels in 1970 was 64, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thiefels 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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