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Theilig Family History

Theilig 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: Heilig, Theiler, Theil, Theilen, Heinig, Thelin, Theile, Philip

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Where is the Theilig family from?

You can see how Theilig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theilig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theilig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Theilig families living in Wisconsin. This was about 75% of all the recorded Theilig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Theilig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theilig 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 Theilig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Theilig. 28% of Theilig men worked as a Machinist and 43% of Theilig women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theilig were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Machinist
    28%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Theilig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 586 census records available for the last name Theilig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theilig 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Theilig. 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 222 military records available for the last name Theilig. For the veterans among your Theilig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theilig lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Theilig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Theilig in 1947 was 39, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theilig 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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