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Tholton Family History

Tholton 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: Holton, Tolton, Thorton, Hilton, Halton, Chilton, Colton, Holten

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Where is the Tholton family from?

You can see how Tholton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Tholton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tholton family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tholton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tholton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tholton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tholton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tholton. 100% of Tholton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tholton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Tholton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholton 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tholton. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tholton. For the veterans among your Tholton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholton lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tholton

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