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Thelander Family History

Thelander Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental or habitational name from the element Thel- of uncertain meaning (perhaps derived from a placename element such as Täll- from tall ‘pine tree’).

Additionally, it includes the suffix -ander derived from Greek anēr (genitive andros) ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Thelander family from?

You can see how Thelander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelander family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thelander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Thelander families living in Yorkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thelander's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thelander families in 1891.
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What did your Thelander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thelander. 40% of Thelander men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Thelander women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thelander were Farm Laborer and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Saleslady
    13%

What Thelander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thelander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelander 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 Thelander. 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 278 military records available for the last name Thelander. For the veterans among your Thelander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelander lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Thelander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Thelander in 1961 was 62, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelander 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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