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Theelen Family History

Theelen 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: Thelen, Theilen, Thielen, Wheeler, Wheeley, Hellen, Wheeles, Theiler

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Where is the Theelen family from?

You can see how Theelen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theelen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Theelen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Theelen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Theelen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theelen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Theelen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theelen 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Theelen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Theelen. For the veterans among your Theelen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theelen lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Theelen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Theelen in 1985 was 87, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theelen 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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