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Thellwell Family History

Thellwell 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: Helliwell, Hollowell, Hellweg, Elwell, Treadwell, Stillwell

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Where is the Thellwell family from?

You can see how Thellwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thellwell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Thellwell families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thellwell's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Thellwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thellwell 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 54 census records available for the last name Thellwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thellwell 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 574 immigration records available for the last name Thellwell. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thellwell. For the veterans among your Thellwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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