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Thamilton Family History

Thamilton 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: Hamilton, Hilton, Halton, Chilton, Hazelton, Hampton, Tarlton

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Where is the Thamilton family from?

You can see how Thamilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thamilton family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1851. The most Thamilton families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Thamilton families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thamilton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Thamilton families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Thamilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thamilton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Thamilton. 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 Thamilton. For the veterans among your Thamilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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