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Thewke Family History

Thewke 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: Teske, Heike, Toelke, Hecke, Henke, Thew, Heeke, Thede, Thielke

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Where is the Thewke family from?

You can see how Thewke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thewke family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thewke families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 5 Thewke families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thewke's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Thewke families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thewke 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 18 census records available for the last name Thewke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thewke 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Thewke. 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 Thewke. For the veterans among your Thewke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thewke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Thewke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thewke in 1978 was 86, and 95 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thewke 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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