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Thomae Family History

Thomae Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of Thomas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Thomae family from?

You can see how Thomae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Thomae families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Thomae family living in Devon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thomae's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Thomae families in 1891.
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What did your Thomae ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thomae. 100% of Thomae women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thomae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomae 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 553 immigration records available for the last name Thomae. 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 777 military records available for the last name Thomae. For the veterans among your Thomae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomae lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Thomae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thomae in 1953 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomae 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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