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Thawson Family History

Thawson 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: Hasson, Hanson, Clawson, Thaxton, Hewson, Glawson, Thorson, Lawson

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Where is the Thawson family from?

You can see how Thawson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thawson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1880. The most Thawson families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Thawson families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thawson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Thawson families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Thawson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thawson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Thawson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thawson. For the veterans among your Thawson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thawson lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Thawson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thawson in 1983 was 82, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thawson 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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