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Thessington Family History

Thessington 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: Blessington, Essington, Cherrington, Henington, Hoisington

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Where is the Thessington family from?

You can see how Thessington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thessington family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thessington family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Thessington's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thessington families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Thessington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thessington 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 Thessington. 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 Thessington. For the veterans among your Thessington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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