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Thewson Family History

Thewson 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: Hewson, Teson, Henson, Herson, Tesson, Theisen, Thorson, Towson

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Where is the Thewson family from?

You can see how Thewson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thewson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Thewson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Thewson families living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Thewson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Thewson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Thewson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thewson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Thewson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thewson. For the veterans among your Thewson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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