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Thomasin Family History

Thomasin 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, Thomas, Thompson, Tomasi, Thomaston, Thomsen, Thomasson

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Where is the Thomasin family from?

You can see how Thomasin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomasin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Thomasin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 29 Thomasin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomasin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thomasin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomasin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Thomasin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomasin 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Thomasin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Thomasin. For the veterans among your Thomasin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomasin lifespan?

Average Thomasin life expectancy in 1985 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomasin 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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