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Thoemmes Family History

Thoemmes 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: Thommes, Hemmes, Thoemke, Thommen, Thoennes, Thomes, Hommes, Thomas

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Where is the Thoemmes family from?

You can see how Thoemmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoemmes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thoemmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thoemmes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoemmes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thoemmes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thoemmes 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 Thoemmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoemmes. 100% of Thoemmes men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Thoemmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Thoemmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoemmes 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Thoemmes. 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 361 military records available for the last name Thoemmes. For the veterans among your Thoemmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoemmes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Thoemmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thoemmes in 1968 was 62, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoemmes ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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