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Thilken Family History

Thilken 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: Thalken, Hillen, Thelen, Hilke, Tilden, Thissen, Thilges, Tilkens

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Where is the Thilken family from?

You can see how Thilken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thilken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thilken family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Thilken's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thilken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thilken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Thilken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thilken 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thilken. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thilken. For the veterans among your Thilken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thilken lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1999, in the United States, Thilken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thilken in 1979 was 75, and 91 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thilken 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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