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Thielmann Family History

Thielmann Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic or elaborated form of Thiel.

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


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Where is the Thielmann family from?

You can see how Thielmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thielmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thielmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Thielmann family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thielmann's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Thielmann families in 1891.
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What did your Thielmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thielmann. 36% of Thielmann 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
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Stock Clerk
    15%

What Thielmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thielmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thielmann 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 606 immigration records available for the last name Thielmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thielmann. For the veterans among your Thielmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thielmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thielmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thielmann in 1963 was 56, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thielmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thielmann 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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