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Thomes Family History

Thomes Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Thomas.

English (Yorkshire): variant of Toms or Thomas.

It is also found in Montgomeryshire and Flintshire Wales.

This form of the surnames is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Thomes family from?

You can see how Thomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 25 Thomes families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Thomes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thomes families in 1911.
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What did your Thomes ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Thomes. 100% of Thomes men worked as a Cultivateur and 100% of Thomes women worked as an Income.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Thomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomes 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 876 immigration records available for the last name Thomes. 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 775 military records available for the last name Thomes. For the veterans among your Thomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomes lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Thomes in 1954 was 56, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomes 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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