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Thomber Family History

Thomber 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: Homer, Hober, Thorner, Tober, Thobe, Thomley, Humber, Homberg, Toomer

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Where is the Thomber family from?

You can see how Thomber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thomber families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Thomber families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Thomber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thomber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thomber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Clothlooker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thomber. 100% of Thomber men worked as a Cotton Clothlooker and 86% of Thomber 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Clothlooker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Cotton Weaver
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thomber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomber 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Thomber. 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 32 military records available for the last name Thomber. For the veterans among your Thomber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomber lifespan?

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