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Thedman Family History

Thedman Name 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: Hedman, Thurman, Herdman, Hetman, Sherman, Herman, Helman, Todman

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Where is the Thedman family from?

You can see how Thedman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thedman family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Thedman family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Thedman's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Thedman families in 1861.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thedman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Thedman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thedman 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 Thedman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Thedman. For the veterans among your Thedman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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