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Thalwitzer Family History

Thalwitzer 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: Halter, Thaler, Schwitzer, Holtzer, Hamiter, Altizer, Klawitter

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Where is the Thalwitzer family from?

You can see how Thalwitzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thalwitzer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thalwitzer families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thalwitzer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Thalwitzer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Thalwitzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thalwitzer 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Thalwitzer. 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 121 military records available for the last name Thalwitzer. For the veterans among your Thalwitzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thalwitzer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Thalwitzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thalwitzer in 1966 was 68, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thalwitzer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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