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Thwalte Family History

Thwalte 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: Thwaites, Thate, Tewalt, Thwaits, Hale, Halse, Halter, Halle, Wale

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Where is the Thwalte family from?

You can see how Thwalte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thwalte family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Thwalte families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thwalte's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Thwalte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thwalte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Thwalte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thwalte 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thwalte. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thwalte. For the veterans among your Thwalte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thwalte

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