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Thumin Family History

Thumin 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: Thulin, Thuman, Thurman, Thum, Thun, Human, Thurn, Hulin, Turin

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Where is the Thumin family from?

You can see how Thumin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thumin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Thumin families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Thumin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thumin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumin 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 126 census records available for the last name Thumin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumin 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Thumin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thumin. For the veterans among your Thumin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Thumin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thumin in 1972 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

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