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Thelsey Family History

Thelsey 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: Kelsey, Halsey, Thelen, Shelley, Elsey, Hessey, Theisen, Hulsey

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Where is the Thelsey family from?

You can see how Thelsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thelsey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thelsey families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Thelsey families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Thelsey's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Thelsey families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Thelsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thelsey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thelsey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Thelsey. For the veterans among your Thelsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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