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Thinker Family History

Thinker 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: Tinker, Hinker, Kinker, Tinkler, Hiner, Tinder, Klinker, Winker

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Where is the Thinker family from?

You can see how Thinker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thinker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thinker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Thinker family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thinker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thinker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thinker 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 286 census records available for the last name Thinker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thinker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Thinker. 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 7 military records available for the last name Thinker. For the veterans among your Thinker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thinker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Thinker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thinker in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thinker 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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