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Thouless Family History

Thouless Surname Meaning

see Thewlis.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thouless family from?

You can see how Thouless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thouless family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thouless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Thouless families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Thouless's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Thouless families in 1891.
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What did your Thouless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thouless. 89% of Thouless 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
    89%
  • Housewife (unpaid Domestic Duties
    12%

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Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Thouless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thouless 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Thouless. 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 76 military records available for the last name Thouless. For the veterans among your Thouless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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