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Thmas Family History

Thmas 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: Thomas, Tomas, Tamas, Damas, Haas, Ahmad, Toma, Mas, Trias, Othman

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Where is the Thmas family from?

You can see how Thmas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thmas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thmas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Thmas families living in Maryland. This was about 54% of all the recorded Thmas's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Thmas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thmas 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 Thmas ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thmas. 100% of Thmas 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Thmas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Thmas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thmas 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Thmas. 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 56 military records available for the last name Thmas. For the veterans among your Thmas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thmas lifespan?

Average Thmas life expectancy in 1991 was 48 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thmas 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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