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Thuma Name Meaning

German: from a short form (of Slavic origin) of the personal name Thomas .

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


Similar surnames: Thum, Tuma, Thums, Thomas, Thull, Thumann, Thun, Chuba, Touma, Choma

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Where is the Thuma family from?

You can see how Thuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuma family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thuma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Thuma families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Thuma's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thuma families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thuma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thuma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thuma. 19% of Thuma men worked as a Farmer and 21% of Thuma women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thuma were Lumber Piler and Beautician. .

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Lumber Piler
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Beautician
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuma 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Thuma. 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 675 military records available for the last name Thuma. For the veterans among your Thuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuma lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Thuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Thuma in 1942 was 54, and 82 in 2004.

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