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Thowart Family History

Thowart 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: Howard, Howarth, Cowart, Hobart, Howatt, Howat, Thomas, Thor, Hart

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Where is the Thowart family from?

You can see how Thowart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thowart family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Thowart families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thowart's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Thowart families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Thowart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thowart 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 Thowart. 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 1 military records available for the last name Thowart. For the veterans among your Thowart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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