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Thiedemann Family History

Thiedemann 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: Tiedemann, Thielemann, Thiemann, Riedemann, Friedemann, Tiedeman

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Where is the Thiedemann family from?

You can see how Thiedemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiedemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thiedemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Thiedemann families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Thiedemann's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Thiedemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thiedemann 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 Thiedemann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Thiedemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Thiedemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiedemann 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Thiedemann. 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 178 military records available for the last name Thiedemann. For the veterans among your Thiedemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiedemann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Thiedemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Thiedemann in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thiedemann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thiedemann 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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