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Thapson Family History

Thapson 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, Hampson, Thompson, Thaxton, Thorson, Rapson, Papson

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Where is the Thapson family from?

You can see how Thapson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thapson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thapson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thapson families living in Texas. This was about 29% of all the recorded Thapson's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Thapson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Thapson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thapson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Thapson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Thapson. For the veterans among your Thapson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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