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Thew Family History

Thew Surname Meaning

English (northern):: status name from Middle English thew(e) thow(e) (Old English thēow(a) ‘servant serf’. nickname for someone with good manners or character from Middle English thew thaw

northern Middle English thow ‘(good) behaviour’ (Old English thēaw and Northumbrian Old English thēow).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Thew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Thew families living in British Columbia. This was about 70% of all the recorded Thew's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thew families in 1911.
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What did your Thew ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thew. 34% of Thew men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Labourer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thew. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thew. For the veterans among your Thew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thew lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thew in 1954 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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