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Thilwend Family History

Thilwend 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: Hillen, Thelen, Tilden, Thalken, Thissen, Wohlwend, Thilges, Tilkens

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Where is the Thilwend family from?

You can see how Thilwend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thilwend family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Thilwend families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thilwend's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thilwend families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Thilwend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thilwend 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thilwend. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thilwend. For the veterans among your Thilwend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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