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Themm Family History

Themm 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: Thumm, Hemm, Thimm, Thamm, Helm, Hamm, Timm, Thum, Heim, Tamm

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Where is the Themm family from?

You can see how Themm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Themm family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Themm families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Themm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Themm families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Themm 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 Themm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Themm. 100% of Themm men worked as a Foreman.

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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

  • Foreman
    100%

What Themm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Themm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Themm 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Themm. 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 38 military records available for the last name Themm. For the veterans among your Themm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Themm lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Themm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Themm in 1965 was 76, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Themm 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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