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Thowald Family History

Thowald 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: Howald, Howard, Theobald, Mahowald, Thomas, Oswald, Ewald, Hoad, Wald

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Where is the Thowald family from?

You can see how Thowald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thowald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thowald families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thowald's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thowald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thowald 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 52 census records available for the last name Thowald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thowald 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Thowald. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thowald. For the veterans among your Thowald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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