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Thesvald Family History

Thesvald 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: Theobald, Teesdale, Theall, Heald, Theesfeld, Theard, Hestand, Herald

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Where is the Thesvald family from?

You can see how Thesvald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thesvald family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Thesvald families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Thesvald's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Thesvald families in 1880.
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Census Records

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

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