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Thambson Family History

Thambson 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: Hampson, Thompson, Thomason, Hamson, Lambson, Thomson, Thomison

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Where is the Thambson family from?

You can see how Thambson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thambson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thambson family living in Tennessee. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thambson's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Thambson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Thambson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thambson 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thambson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thambson. For the veterans among your Thambson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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