This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Thamm family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Thamm Family History

Thamm Surname Meaning

German: variant of Tamm.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Thamm family from?

You can see how Thamm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thamm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thamm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Thamm families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thamm's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thamm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thamm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Thamm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thamm. 34% of Thamm men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thamm women worked as a Maid.

View Census Data for Thamm | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Contractor
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Thamm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thamm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thamm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Thamm

Passenger Lists

There are 519 immigration records available for the last name Thamm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Thamm immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thamm. For the veterans among your Thamm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Thamm military records

You've only scratched the surface of Thamm family history

Discover More

What is the average Thamm lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Thamm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thamm in 1946 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thamm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thamm 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Thamm family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial