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Thebolt Family History

Thebolt 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: Sebolt, Debolt, Diebolt, Holt, Bolt, Talbot, Theobald, Herold, Bebout

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Where is the Thebolt family from?

You can see how Thebolt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thebolt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thebolt families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Thebolt families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Thebolt's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Thebolt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thebolt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Thebolt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thebolt 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Thebolt. 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 16 military records available for the last name Thebolt. For the veterans among your Thebolt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thebolt lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2001, in the United States, Thebolt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thebolt in 1989 was 76, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thebolt 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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