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Thepston Family History

Thepston 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: Thurston, Teston, Swepston, Cheston, Heston, Heaston, Thruston

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Where is the Thepston family from?

You can see how Thepston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thepston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Thepston families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Thepston's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Thepston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Thepston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thepston 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 Thepston. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thepston. For the veterans among your Thepston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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