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Thal Family History

Thal Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived in a valley from Middle High German tal ‘valley’.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): artificial name from German Tal ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Thal family from?

You can see how Thal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Thal families living in Middlesex. This was about 29% of all the recorded Thal's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Thal families in 1891.
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What did your Thal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thal. 14% of Thal men worked as a Clerk and 16% of Thal women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thal were Carpenter and Finisher.

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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

  • Clerk
    14%
  • Manager
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Finisher
    11%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thal 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Thal. 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 662 military records available for the last name Thal. For the veterans among your Thal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thal lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Thal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thal in 1953 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thal 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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