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Thomaser Family History

Thomaser 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, Thomason, Tomasek, Thomsen, Shomaker, Thomassen, Thompsen

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Where is the Thomaser family from?

You can see how Thomaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomaser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thomaser families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Thomaser family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomaser's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Thomaser families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomaser 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 85 census records available for the last name Thomaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomaser 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Thomaser. 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 20 military records available for the last name Thomaser. For the veterans among your Thomaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomaser lifespan?

Average Thomaser life expectancy in 1964 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomaser 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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