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Thmpson Family History

Thmpson 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: Thompson, Tompson, Timpson, Sampson, Hampson, Simpson, Thomason

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Where is the Thmpson family from?

You can see how Thmpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thmpson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thmpson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Thmpson families living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thmpson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thmpson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thmpson 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 253 census records available for the last name Thmpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thmpson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Thmpson. 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 58 military records available for the last name Thmpson. For the veterans among your Thmpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thmpson lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Thmpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Thmpson in 1993 was 69, and 47 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thmpson 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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