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Thormer Family History

Thormer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thorner, Homer, Dormer, Horner, Holmer, Thorley, Harmer, Horter

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Where is the Thormer family from?

You can see how Thormer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thormer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thormer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Thormer family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thormer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Thormer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thormer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Thormer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thormer 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Thormer. 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 74 military records available for the last name Thormer. For the veterans among your Thormer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thormer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Thormer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thormer in 1962 was 68, and 44 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thormer 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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