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Thalden Family History

Thalden 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: Thalken, Thaden, Halden, Hayden, Harden, Halder, Hadden, Alden

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Where is the Thalden family from?

You can see how Thalden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thalden family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Thalden families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Thalden's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thalden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Thalden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thalden 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thalden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thalden. For the veterans among your Thalden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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