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Thumstedter Family History

Thumstedter 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: Hufstedler, Hofstetter, Neustadter, Helmstetter, Hostetter, Hustedt

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Where is the Thumstedter family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumstedter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thumstedter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thumstedter. 100% of Thumstedter men worked as a Butcher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Thumstedter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumstedter 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Thumstedter. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thumstedter. For the veterans among your Thumstedter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumstedter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Thumstedter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Thumstedter in 1967 was 86, and 56 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thumstedter 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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