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Thomaston Family History

Thomaston Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from a place so named in Strathclyde region. The surname is no longer found in Britain.

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


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Where is the Thomaston family from?

You can see how Thomaston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomaston family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomaston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Thomaston families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Thomaston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thomaston families in 1891.
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What did your Thomaston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thomaston. 100% of Thomaston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thomaston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomaston 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Thomaston. 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 866 military records available for the last name Thomaston. For the veterans among your Thomaston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomaston lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Thomaston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thomaston in 1953 was 36, and 40 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomaston 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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