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Thobaven Family History

Thobaven 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: Thoen, Heaven, Thobe, Toburen, Thomason, Haven, Thoren, Hooven, Hoban

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Where is the Thobaven family from?

You can see how Thobaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thobaven family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Thobaven families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Thobaven families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thobaven's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Thobaven families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thobaven 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 98 census records available for the last name Thobaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thobaven 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thobaven. 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 Thobaven. For the veterans among your Thobaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thobaven 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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