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Thelland Family History

Thelland 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: Helland, Holland, Heiland, Hegland, Hetland, Felland, Yelland

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Where is the Thelland family from?

You can see how Thelland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelland family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Thelland families living in Channel Islands. This was about 91% of all the recorded Thelland's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Thelland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thelland 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 Thelland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thelland. 100% of Thelland 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 Thelland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Thelland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelland 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Thelland. 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 7 military records available for the last name Thelland. For the veterans among your Thelland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thelland lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1997, in the United States, Thelland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thelland in 1973 was 48, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thelland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thelland 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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