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Theilke Family History

Theilke 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: Theile, Hilke, Theiler, Theil, Beilke, Heike, Toelke, Thielke

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Where is the Theilke family from?

You can see how Theilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theilke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theilke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Theilke families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Theilke's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Theilke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theilke 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 94 census records available for the last name Theilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theilke 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Theilke. 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 10 military records available for the last name Theilke. For the veterans among your Theilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theilke lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Theilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Theilke in 1984 was 80, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theilke 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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