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Thames Family History

Thames Surname Meaning

English (London and Kent):: topographic name from the river Thames in southeastern England.

The river name is related to the Indo-European root tā- tə- ‘melt flow’.

Variant of Tame with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Thames family from?

You can see how Thames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Thames families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Thames's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thames families in 1891.
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What did your Thames ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thames. 100% of Thames 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 15,000 census records available for the last name Thames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thames 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thames. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Thames. For the veterans among your Thames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thames lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Thames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thames in 1943 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thames 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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