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Theldon Family History

Theldon 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, Eldon, Thelen, Shelton, Hendon, Wheeldon, Helton, Skeldon

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Where is the Theldon family from?

You can see how Theldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theldon family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Theldon families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Theldon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Theldon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Theldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Theldon. 100% of Theldon men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Theldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theldon 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Theldon. 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 18 military records available for the last name Theldon. For the veterans among your Theldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Theldon lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Theldon

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