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Thalson Family History

Thalson 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: Toalson, Tallon, Halton, Hasson, Hanson, Talton, Whallon, Ohlson

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Where is the Thalson family from?

You can see how Thalson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thalson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thalson family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thalson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thalson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Thalson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thalson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thalson. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thalson. For the veterans among your Thalson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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