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Thimas Family History

Thimas 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: Thomas, Shima, Trias, Dimas, Thoma, Tomas, Hymas, Thuma, Thames

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Where is the Thimas family from?

You can see how Thimas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thimas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Thimas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Thimas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thimas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Thimas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Thimas. 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 35 military records available for the last name Thimas. For the veterans among your Thimas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Thimas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thimas in 1971 was 46, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thimas 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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