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Thomal Family History

Thomal Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Thomas, Thoma, Thoman, Thomae, Toma, Homan, Toman, Tomala, Tomac

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Where is the Thomal family from?

You can see how Thomal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomal family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thomal families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 4 Thomal families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomal's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Thomal families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Thomal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomal 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Thomal. 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 144 military records available for the last name Thomal. For the veterans among your Thomal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomal lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2004, in the United States, Thomal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thomal in 1999 was 70, and 53 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomal 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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