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Thinglum Family History

Thinglum 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: Tingley, Tingler, Tingle, Shingler, Shingle, Ingrum, Tingue, Hingle

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Where is the Thinglum family from?

You can see how Thinglum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thinglum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thinglum families living in South Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thinglum's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Thinglum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thinglum 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 Thinglum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thinglum. 100% of Thinglum 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
    100%

What Thinglum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Thinglum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thinglum 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Thinglum. 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 11 military records available for the last name Thinglum. For the veterans among your Thinglum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thinglum lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Thinglum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thinglum in 1974 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thinglum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thinglum 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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