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Theward Family History

Theward 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: Theard, Sheward, Heward, Seward, Howard, Sheard, Heard, Henard

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Where is the Theward family from?

You can see how Theward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Theward family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Theward family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Theward's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Theward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Theward 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 17 census records available for the last name Theward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Theward 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 Theward. 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 Theward. For the veterans among your Theward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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