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Thoele Family History

Thoele Surname Meaning

North German and East Frisian (Thöle): see Thole.

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


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Where is the Thoele family from?

You can see how Thoele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoele family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thoele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Thoele families living in Dorset. This was about 56% of all the recorded Thoele's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Thoele families in 1891.
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What did your Thoele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoele. 43% of Thoele men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Thoele women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoele were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    24%
  • Housework
    24%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%

What Thoele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thoele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoele 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Thoele. 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 437 military records available for the last name Thoele. For the veterans among your Thoele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoele lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Thoele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thoele in 1957 was 37, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoele 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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