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Thomassen Name Meaning

Norwegian Danish Dutch and North German: patronymic from the personal name Thomas .

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


Similar surnames: Thomasson, Thomsen, Thomason, Thommen, Jonassen, Thomen, Eliassen

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Where is the Thomassen family from?

You can see how Thomassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomassen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomassen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Thomassen family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomassen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Thomassen families in 1911.
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What did your Thomassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thomassen. 22% of Thomassen men worked as a Carpenter and 25% of Thomassen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thomassen were Caretaker and Waitress. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Caretaker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thomassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomassen 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Thomassen. 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 572 military records available for the last name Thomassen. For the veterans among your Thomassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomassen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Thomassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thomassen in 1954 was 41, and 88 in 2004.

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