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Thetson Family History

Thetson 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: Whitson, Hitson, Teson, Henson, Herson, Hewson, Betson, Tesson

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Where is the Thetson family from?

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

There are 37 census records available for the last name Thetson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thetson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Thetson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thetson. For the veterans among your Thetson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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