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Thendall Family History

Thendall 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: Kendall, Tindall, Theall, Arendall, Rendall, Tyndall, Bendall

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Where is the Thendall family from?

You can see how Thendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thendall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thendall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Thendall families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thendall's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Thendall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Thendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thendall 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Thendall. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thendall. For the veterans among your Thendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thendall ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thendall

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