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Thumim Family History

Thumim 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: Thumm, Thum, Humm, Thuma, Trumm, Thulin, Thurm, Thums, Thimm, Thuman

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumim 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 32 census records available for the last name Thumim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumim 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Thumim. 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 15 military records available for the last name Thumim. For the veterans among your Thumim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumim lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Thumim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thumim in 1967 was 80, and 91 in 1996.

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