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Thalmer Family History

Thalmer 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: Thaler, Thaller, Palmer, Hamer, Halter, Balmer, Holmer, Helmer

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Where is the Thalmer family from?

You can see how Thalmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thalmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thalmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Thalmer families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thalmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thalmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thalmer 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 62 census records available for the last name Thalmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thalmer 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 719 immigration records available for the last name Thalmer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Thalmer. For the veterans among your Thalmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thalmer lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Thalmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thalmer in 1978 was 74, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thalmer 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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