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Thomasen Family History

Thomasen 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: Thomason, Thomsen, Thomassen, Thompsen, Thomas, Thompson, Tomasek

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Where is the Thomasen family from?

You can see how Thomasen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomasen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomasen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Thomasen families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Thomasen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thomasen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomasen 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 Thomasen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thomasen. 37% of Thomasen men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Thomasen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thomasen were Fisherman and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Fisherman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Laundry Worker
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%

What Thomasen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thomasen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomasen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thomasen. 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 288 military records available for the last name Thomasen. For the veterans among your Thomasen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomasen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thomasen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thomasen in 1963 was 76, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thomasen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomasen 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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