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Thamma Family History

Thamma 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: Thamm, Thumma, Hamm, Tamm, Hamme, Sharma, Tham, Thoma, Champa, Thumm

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thamma 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 13 census records available for the last name Thamma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thamma 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Thamma. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thamma. For the veterans among your Thamma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thamma lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Thamma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thamma in 1991 was 47, and 80 in 2001.

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