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Thommes Family History

Thommes Surname Meaning

Variant of Thomes.

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


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Where is the Thommes family from?

You can see how Thommes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thommes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thommes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Thommes families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Thommes's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Thommes families in 1911.
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What did your Thommes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thommes. 50% of Thommes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thommes women worked as a Tailor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Butcher
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thommes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thommes 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Thommes. 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 218 military records available for the last name Thommes. For the veterans among your Thommes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thommes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thommes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Thommes in 1962 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

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