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Theldan Family History

Theldan 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: Sheldon, Thelen, Phelan, Helman, Whelan, Heldman, Shelden, Shelman

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Where is the Theldan family from?

You can see how Theldan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theldan family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Theldan families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1911 there was 1 Theldan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Theldan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Theldan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theldan 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 13 census records available for the last name Theldan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theldan 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 Theldan. 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 military records available for the last name Theldan. For the veterans among your Theldan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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