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Thimel Family History

Thimel 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, Shimel, Himel, Hamel, Himmel, Thill, Thiem, Imel, Reimel

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Where is the Thimel family from?

You can see how Thimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thimel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thimel families living in New Jersey. This was about 78% of all the recorded Thimel's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Thimel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thimel 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 48 census records available for the last name Thimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thimel. 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 10 military records available for the last name Thimel. For the veterans among your Thimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimel lifespan?

Average Thimel life expectancy in 1973 was 30 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thimel 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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