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Thompstone Family History

Thompstone Surname Meaning

From Thompson (Norfolk), which is recorded as Tomestun' in 1191 and Tumestone in 124. The place-name derives from the Old Scandinavian personal name Tūmi (genitive Tūmes) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

This surname may have been partly absorbed by Thompson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thompstone family from?

You can see how Thompstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thompstone family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Thompstone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Thompstone families living in Cheshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Thompstone's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Thompstone families in 1891.
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What did your Thompstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thompstone. 40% of Thompstone men worked as a Farmer and 81% of Thompstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thompstone were Dairy Farmer and Bank Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farmer (retired)
    20%
  • Wood Flour Miller Mainter man
    20%
  • Dairy Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Bank Clerk
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 217 immigration records available for the last name Thompstone. 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 72 military records available for the last name Thompstone. For the veterans among your Thompstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thompstone lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2003, in the United States, Thompstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thompstone in 2000 was 80, and 75 in 2003.

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