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Thelk Family History

Thelk 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: Thell, Helm, Heck, Hell, Tell, Tulk, Thiel, Tuel, Held, Then

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Thelk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelk 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thelk. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thelk. For the veterans among your Thelk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelk lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1994, in the United States, Thelk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thelk in 1983 was 77, and 84 in 1994.

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