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Thiam Family History

Thiam Surname Meaning

West African (mainly Senegal, Mali, and Guinea): Fulani and Tukulor name consisting of the root of the name Thiamaba borne by the mythical ancestor of the Fulani.

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Chinese: variant Romanization of the surnames 程 (see Cheng), 譚 (see Tan), and 鄧 (see Deng).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thiam family from?

You can see how Thiam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thiam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thiam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thiam families living in Nebraska. This was about 86% of all the recorded Thiam's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Thiam families in 1880.
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What did your Thiam ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Thiam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thiam 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Thiam. 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 8 military records available for the last name Thiam. For the veterans among your Thiam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thiam lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Thiam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thiam in 1998 was 73, and 41 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thiam 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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