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Thielman Family History

Thielman Surname Meaning

Altered form of Thielmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thielman family from?

You can see how Thielman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thielman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thielman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Thielman families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Thielman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thielman families in 1891.
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What did your Thielman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thielman. 19% of Thielman men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Thielman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thielman were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Thielman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thielman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thielman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thielman. 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 651 military records available for the last name Thielman. For the veterans among your Thielman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thielman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Thielman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thielman in 1946 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thielman 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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