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Tholey Family History

Tholey 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: Thorley, Thomley, Thole, Tooley, Thomey, Wholey, Tholen, Holey

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Where is the Tholey family from?

You can see how Tholey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tholey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tholey family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tholey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tholey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tholey 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 Tholey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tholey. 100% of Tholey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tholey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 359 census records available for the last name Tholey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholey 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Tholey. 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 205 military records available for the last name Tholey. For the veterans among your Tholey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tholey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tholey in 1967 was 67, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tholey 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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