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Thiell Family History

Thiell 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: Thiel, Thill, Tiell, Thiele, Shiell, Thell, Hill, Hell, Tell, Shield

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Where is the Thiell family from?

You can see how Thiell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thiell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Thiell families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Thiell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thiell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thiell 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 Thiell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thiell. 46% of Thiell 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
    46%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Thiell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thiell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiell 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Thiell. 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 215 military records available for the last name Thiell. For the veterans among your Thiell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiell lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Thiell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Thiell in 1957 was 41, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thiell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thiell 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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