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Thistlewayte Family History

Thistlewayte 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: Thistlethwaite, Postlewaite, Thistle, Postlewait, Stewart

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Where is the Thistlewayte family from?

You can see how Thistlewayte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thistlewayte family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Thistlewayte families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thistlewayte's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Thistlewayte families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thistlewayte 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 21 census records available for the last name Thistlewayte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thistlewayte 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 Thistlewayte. 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 Thistlewayte. For the veterans among your Thistlewayte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thistlewayte lifespan?

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