Theel Family History

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Theel Name Meaning

North German: from a Low German pet form of the personal name Dietrich. Possibly an altered spelling of German Thiel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Thiel, Theil, Thede, Teel, Hehl, Thie, Hell, Hegel, Hees, Then

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Theel Family Origin

Where is the Theel family from?

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You can see how Theel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Theel families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Theel families living in Berkshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Theel's in the UK. Berkshire had the highest population of Theel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Theel Family Occupations

What did your Theel ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, a less common occupation for the Theel family was Pastor. The most common Theel occupation in the USA was Farmer. 75% of Theel's were Farmers. Farmer and Blacksmith were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Theel.

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  • Farmer

    75%

  • Blacksmith

    13%

  • Pastor

    13%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Theel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Theel Historical Records

What Theel family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Theel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Theel. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Theel. For the veterans among your Theel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Theel Life Expectancy

What is the average Theel lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Theel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Theel in 1951 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Theel 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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