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Thoemke Family History

Thoemke Surname Meaning

North German (Thömke): from a pet form of the personal name Thomas.

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


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Where is the Thoemke family from?

You can see how Thoemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thoemke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Thoemke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Thoemke families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Thoemke's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Thoemke families in 1891.
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What did your Thoemke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thoemke. 43% of Thoemke men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Thoemke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Thoemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thoemke 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Thoemke. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 109 military records available for the last name Thoemke. For the veterans among your Thoemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thoemke lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Thoemke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Thoemke in 1956 was 38, and 44 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thoemke 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.

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