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Thums Family History

Thums Surname Meaning

German: from a shortened form of the personal name Thomas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thums family from?

You can see how Thums families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thums family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thums families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Thums families living in Derbyshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thums's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Thums families in 1891.
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What did your Thums ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electric Welder and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thums. 100% of Thums men worked as an Electric Welder and 100% of Thums women worked as a Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Electric Welder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Thums family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 739 census records available for the last name Thums. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thums 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Thums. 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 142 military records available for the last name Thums. For the veterans among your Thums ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thums lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Thums life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Thums in 1966 was 85, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thums 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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