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Thielker Family History

Thielker 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: Thielke, Thielges, Thierer, Thielbar, Hilker, Thielen, Thiele, Heller

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Where is the Thielker family from?

You can see how Thielker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thielker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thielker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Thielker families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thielker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thielker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thielker 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 Thielker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thielker. 75% of Thielker 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
    75%
  • Office Clerk
    25%

What Thielker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 512 census records available for the last name Thielker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thielker 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Thielker. 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 82 military records available for the last name Thielker. For the veterans among your Thielker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thielker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thielker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thielker in 1965 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thielker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thielker 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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