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Thewlies Family History

Thewlies 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: Thewes, Thwaites, Thelen, Wheeles, Theiler, Chelius, Helie, Chellis

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Where is the Thewlies family from?

You can see how Thewlies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thewlies family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thewlies family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thewlies's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Thewlies families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Thewlies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thewlies 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Thewlies. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thewlies. For the veterans among your Thewlies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thewlies lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Thewlies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thewlies in 1974 was 85, and 106 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thewlies 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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