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Thindall Family History

Thindall 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: Tindall, Shinall, Tindal, Swindall, Tindell, Tyndall, Kindall

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Where is the Thindall family from?

You can see how Thindall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thindall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thindall family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Thindall's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thindall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Thindall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thindall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thindall. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thindall. For the veterans among your Thindall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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