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Thellen Family History

Thellen 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: Thelen, Hellen, Theilen, Heller, Ellen, Helle, Hillen, Teller, Sellen

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Where is the Thellen family from?

You can see how Thellen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thellen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thellen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Thellen family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thellen's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Thellen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thellen 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 Thellen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thellen. 100% of Thellen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Thellen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 456 census records available for the last name Thellen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thellen 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Thellen. 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 122 military records available for the last name Thellen. For the veterans among your Thellen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thellen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Thellen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thellen in 1970 was 64, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thellen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thellen 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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