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Thall Family History

Thall Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Thal.

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


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Where is the Thall family from?

You can see how Thall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Thall families living in Somerset. This was about 30% of all the recorded Thall's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Thall families in 1891.
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What did your Thall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thall. 25% of Thall men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Thall women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thall were Farm Operator and File Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Cashier
    18%
  • Salesgirl
    12%
  • File Clerk
    12%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thall 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Thall. 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 828 military records available for the last name Thall. For the veterans among your Thall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thall lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Thall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Thall in 1960 was 50, and 83 in 2004.

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