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Thickman Family History

Thickman 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: Hickman, Brickman, Dickman, Hackman, Rickman, Wickman, Heckman

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Where is the Thickman family from?

You can see how Thickman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thickman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thickman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Thickman family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Thickman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Thickman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thickman 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 63 census records available for the last name Thickman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thickman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Thickman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Thickman. For the veterans among your Thickman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thickman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Thickman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thickman in 1970 was 57, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thickman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thickman 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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