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Thumley Family History

Thumley 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: Chumley, Thomley, Turley, Hurley, Thorley, Huxley, Crumley, Plumley

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Where is the Thumley family from?

You can see how Thumley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thumley family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Thumley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Thumley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumley 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 37 census records available for the last name Thumley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Thumley. 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 9 military records available for the last name Thumley. For the veterans among your Thumley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1975, in the United States, Thumley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Thumley in 1968 was 86, and 58 in 1975.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thumley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thumley 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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