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Thoams Family History

Thoams Surname Meaning

see Toms.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thoams family from?

You can see how Thoams families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoams family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thoams families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Thoams families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Thoams's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thoams families in 1911.
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What did your Thoams ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thoams. 37% of Thoams men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Thoams women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoams were Carpenter and Farmer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    10%
  • Laundress
    10%
  • Cook
    9%
  • Farmer
    7%

What Thoams family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thoams. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoams 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Thoams. 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 204 military records available for the last name Thoams. For the veterans among your Thoams ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoams lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Thoams life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Thoams in 1969 was 48, and 75 in 1995.

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