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Dethomas Family History

Dethomas Surname Meaning

Americanized form (also De Thomas) of Italian Di Tomasso and probably also of Di Tommaso.

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


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Where is the Dethomas family from?

You can see how Dethomas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dethomas family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dethomas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Dethomas family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dethomas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dethomas families in 1891.
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What did your Dethomas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dethomas. 43% of Dethomas men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Riveter
    29%
  • Presser
    29%

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Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Dethomas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dethomas 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Dethomas. 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 121 military records available for the last name Dethomas. For the veterans among your Dethomas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dethomas lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Dethomas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Dethomas in 1963 was 79, and 74 in 2004.

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