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Thaman Name Meaning

Indian (Punjab): name meaning ‘support’ in Punjabi (Sanskrit stambha- ‘to support’).

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


Similar surnames: Raman, Thomas, Taran, Zaman, Tuman, Teahan, Naman, Shaban, Tubman

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Where is the Thaman family from?

You can see how Thaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Thaman families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thaman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thaman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thaman. 38% of Thaman men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Thaman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thaman were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Office Clerk
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thaman 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Thaman. 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 226 military records available for the last name Thaman. For the veterans among your Thaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thaman lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Thaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thaman in 1941 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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