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Theophilus Family History

Theophilus Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: from the Biblical personal name Theophilus from Greek Theophilos ‘dear to God’.

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


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Where is the Theophilus family from?

You can see how Theophilus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theophilus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Theophilus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 55 Theophilus families living in Glamorgan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Theophilus's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Theophilus families in 1891.
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What did your Theophilus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk In Holy Orders and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Theophilus. 34% of Theophilus men worked as a Clerk In Holy Orders and 79% of Theophilus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Theophilus were Sheep Farmer and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    34%
  • Colliery Labourer
    34%
  • Sheep Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Theophilus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theophilus 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 Theophilus. 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 335 military records available for the last name Theophilus. For the veterans among your Theophilus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theophilus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Theophilus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Theophilus in 1965 was 78, and 79 in 2001.

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