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Theil Family History

Theil Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Theel. Altered form of German Thiel.

French: topographic name from a central and western form of tilleul ‘lime tree linden’ (from Latin tilia)

or a habitational name from any of several minor places called Theil.

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


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Where is the Theil family from?

You can see how Theil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theil family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Theil families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Theil's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Theil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theil 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 Theil ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Theil. 100% of Theil women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Theil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Theil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theil 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Theil. 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 37,000 military records available for the last name Theil. For the veterans among your Theil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Theil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Theil in 1962 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theil 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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