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Thombs Family History

Thombs Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Buckinghamshire): variant of Tombs.

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


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Where is the Thombs family from?

You can see how Thombs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thombs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thombs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Thombs families living in Ontario. This was about 79% of all the recorded Thombs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thombs families in 1911.
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What did your Thombs ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Thombs. 100% of Thombs men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Thombs women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thombs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thombs 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Thombs. 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 525 military records available for the last name Thombs. For the veterans among your Thombs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thombs lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Thombs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thombs in 1947 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thombs 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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