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Tielens Family History

Tielens 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: Thelen, Tilles, Bielen, Lievens, Boelens, Tilkens, Tippens, Tieken

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Where is the Tielens family from?

You can see how Tielens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tielens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tielens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Tielens families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tielens's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tielens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tielens 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 Tielens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tielens. 100% of Tielens men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Tielens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 269 census records available for the last name Tielens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tielens 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Tielens. 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 61 military records available for the last name Tielens. For the veterans among your Tielens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tielens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tielens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tielens in 1963 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tielens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tielens 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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