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Thims Family History

Thims 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: Thies, Thoms, Thums, Tims, Thimm, Thomas, Shima, Shim, Timm, Thum

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Where is the Thims family from?

You can see how Thims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thims family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thims families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Thims family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Thims's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Thims families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thims surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Thims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thims 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Thims. 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 26 military records available for the last name Thims. For the veterans among your Thims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thims lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Thims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thims in 1963 was 87, and 53 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thims 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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