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Thorald Family History

Thorald 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: Theobald, Howald, Thorell, Toral, Thrall, Herald, Harold, Thomas

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Where is the Thorald family from?

You can see how Thorald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thorald family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Thorald families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Thorald families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Thorald's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thorald families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thorald 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 199 census records available for the last name Thorald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thorald 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Thorald. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thorald. For the veterans among your Thorald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thorald lifespan?

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