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Themblay Family History

Themblay 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: Tremblay, Trembley, Trembly, Hemsley, Hambly, Thomley, Tebay, Hemby

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Where is the Themblay family from?

You can see how Themblay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Themblay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Themblay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Themblay families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Themblay's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Themblay families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Themblay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Themblay 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Themblay. 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 23 military records available for the last name Themblay. For the veterans among your Themblay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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