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Thewalt Family History

Thewalt 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: Tewalt, Theall, Dewalt, Ewalt, Hewatt, Ewald, Stewart, Ewart, Hewitt

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Where is the Thewalt family from?

You can see how Thewalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thewalt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thewalt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Thewalt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thewalt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thewalt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Thewalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thewalt 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Thewalt. 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 648 military records available for the last name Thewalt. For the veterans among your Thewalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thewalt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Thewalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thewalt in 1962 was 60, and 73 in 1977.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thewalt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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