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Thilow Family History

Thilow 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: Thill, Thurlow, Tailor, Bilow, Philo, Tarlow, Thurow, Teslow, Tetlow

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Where is the Thilow family from?

You can see how Thilow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thilow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thilow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Thilow families living in Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Thilow's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Thilow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thilow 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 100 census records available for the last name Thilow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thilow 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Thilow. 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 Thilow. For the veterans among your Thilow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thilow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1994, in the United States, Thilow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thilow in 1970 was 72, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thilow 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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