This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Thomure family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Thomure Family History

Thomure Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Breton (Morbihan) Thaumur: probably an occupational name from tommer ‘stoker’ or a nickname derived from tomm ‘hot warm’.

The surname Thaumur is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Thomure family from?

You can see how Thomure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomure family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Thomure families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomure's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thomure families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomure surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
  • 1840
  • 1880
  • 1920
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Thomure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thomure. 14% of Thomure men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Thomure women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thomure were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

View Census Data for Thomure | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, Canada data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%

What Thomure family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thomure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomure census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Thomure

Passenger Lists

There are 70 immigration records available for the last name Thomure. 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.

View all Thomure immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 474 military records available for the last name Thomure. For the veterans among your Thomure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Thomure military records

You've only scratched the surface of Thomure family history

Discover More

What is the average Thomure lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Thomure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Thomure in 1959 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thomure

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomure 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Thomure family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial