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Tholen Family History

Tholen Surname Meaning

East Frisian and North German (also Thölen); Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Thöle Thole. In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the Dutch variant Thoolen.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tholen family from?

You can see how Tholen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tholen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Tholen families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tholen's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tholen families in 1891.
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What did your Tholen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tholen. 35% of Tholen men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Tholen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tholen were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housekeeper
    10%

What Tholen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tholen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tholen. 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 870 military records available for the last name Tholen. For the veterans among your Tholen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Tholen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tholen in 1943 was 25, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tholen 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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