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Thinton Family History

Thinton 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: Hinton, Hilton, Linton, Chilton, Quinton, Whiston, Hunton, Taunton

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Where is the Thinton family from?

You can see how Thinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thinton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Thinton families living in Mississippi. This was about 48% of all the recorded Thinton's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Thinton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thinton 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 81 census records available for the last name Thinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thinton 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Thinton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Thinton. For the veterans among your Thinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thinton

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