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Thielens Family History

Thielens 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: Thielen, Thelen, Thielges, Thiele, Thiesen, Shields, Hillen, Thiel

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Where is the Thielens family from?

You can see how Thielens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thielens family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thielens families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Thielens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thielens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thielens 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 Thielens ancestors do for a living?

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

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Thielens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thielens 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Thielens. 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 11 military records available for the last name Thielens. For the veterans among your Thielens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thielens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Thielens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Thielens in 1970 was 68, and 85 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thielens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thielens 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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