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Thumacker Family History

Thumacker 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: Thacker, Thalacker, Shumaker, Schumacker, Tucker, Hacker, Hofacker

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Where is the Thumacker family from?

You can see how Thumacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumacker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thumacker family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Thumacker's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Thumacker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumacker 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 15 census records available for the last name Thumacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumacker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Thumacker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thumacker. For the veterans among your Thumacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumacker lifespan?

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