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Thamsan Family History

Thamsan 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: Thaman, Hasan, Hassan, Hamdan, Thomsen, Thoman, Thalman, Thuman

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Where is the Thamsan family from?

You can see how Thamsan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thamsan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1861. The most Thamsan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Thamsan family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thamsan's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Thamsan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Thamsan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thamsan 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Thamsan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thamsan. For the veterans among your Thamsan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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