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Thimmesch Family History

Thimmesch Surname Meaning

Luxembourgish: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with Diet + a second element beginning with m

as for example Dietmar (see Dittmar).

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


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Where is the Thimmesch family from?

You can see how Thimmesch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimmesch family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thimmesch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Thimmesch family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Thimmesch's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Thimmesch families in 1880.
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What did your Thimmesch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thimmesch. 54% of Thimmesch men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thimmesch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimmesch 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Thimmesch. 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 167 military records available for the last name Thimmesch. For the veterans among your Thimmesch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimmesch lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Thimmesch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thimmesch in 1965 was 68, and 90 in 2002.

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