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Theilds Family History

Theilds 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: Sheilds, Theiler, Theil, Theiss, Theilen, Theile, Theis, Sheils

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Where is the Theilds family from?

You can see how Theilds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theilds family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1901. The most Theilds families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Theilds families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Theilds's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Theilds families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Theilds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theilds 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Theilds. 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 Theilds. For the veterans among your Theilds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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