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Theveatt Family History

Theveatt 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: Thevenot, Trevett, Threatt, Thweatt, Trivett, Sherratt, Evatt

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Where is the Theveatt family from?

You can see how Theveatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theveatt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Theveatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Theveatt families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Theveatt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Theveatt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Theveatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theveatt 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 Theveatt. 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 15 military records available for the last name Theveatt. For the veterans among your Theveatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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