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Theele Family History

Theele Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Theel, Theile, Thiele, Thoele, Teele, Helle, Wheeler, Thiel, Wheeley

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Where is the Theele family from?

You can see how Theele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theele family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Theele families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Theele families living in Hampshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Theele's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Theele families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Theele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theele. 100% of Theele men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Theele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theele 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Theele. 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 46 military records available for the last name Theele. For the veterans among your Theele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theele lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Theele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Theele in 1967 was 80, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theele 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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