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Thoman Name Meaning

South German: variant of Thomas . Altered form of Thomann .

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


Similar surnames: Homan, Thuman, Thomann, Thomas, Thoma, Thomen, Trotman, Thomae

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Where is the Thoman family from?

You can see how Thoman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thoman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 54 Thoman families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Thoman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thoman families in 1911.
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What did your Thoman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Thoman. 54% of Thoman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Thoman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thoman were Farm Laborer and Income. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Cultivateur
    20%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Income
    50%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Thoman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Thoman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thoman. For the veterans among your Thoman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thoman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thoman in 1954 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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