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Tholmer Family History

Tholmer 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: Holmer, Homer, Holder, Toller, Holme, Helmer, Holmes, Colmer, Holter

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Where is the Tholmer family from?

You can see how Tholmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tholmer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tholmer families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Tholmer families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tholmer's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tholmer families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Tholmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tholmer 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 Tholmer. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tholmer. For the veterans among your Tholmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tholmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Tholmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tholmer in 1963 was 58, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tholmer 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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