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Thomassin Family History

Thomassin 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: Thomasson, Thomassen, Thomassie, Thomason, Thomaston, Tomassini

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Where is the Thomassin family from?

You can see how Thomassin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomassin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Thomassin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 25 Thomassin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomassin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Thomassin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomassin 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 Thomassin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thomassin. 43% of Thomassin men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    20%
  • Journalier
    16%
  • Charpentier
    8%

What Thomassin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thomassin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomassin 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 366 immigration records available for the last name Thomassin. 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 129 military records available for the last name Thomassin. For the veterans among your Thomassin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomassin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Thomassin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thomassin in 1969 was 83, and 101 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomassin 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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