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Thomey Family History

Thomey Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Thoma or Thomae or Thome or of a French cognate such as Thomé.

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


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Where is the Thomey family from?

You can see how Thomey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thomey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Thomey families living in British Columbia. This was about 41% of all the recorded Thomey's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Thomey families in 1911.
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What did your Thomey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thomey. 100% of Thomey 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 Thomey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thomey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomey 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Thomey. 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 243 military records available for the last name Thomey. For the veterans among your Thomey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomey lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Thomey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thomey in 1960 was 41, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomey 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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