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Thewlie Family History

Thewlie 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: Helie, Thelin, Theile, Helle, Newlin, Helin, Leslie, Thelen, Treglia

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Where is the Thewlie family from?

You can see how Thewlie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thewlie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thewlie family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Thewlie's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Thewlie families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Thewlie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thewlie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Thewlie. 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 military records available for the last name Thewlie. For the veterans among your Thewlie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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