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Thomalla Family History

Thomalla Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Tomala.

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


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Where is the Thomalla family from?

You can see how Thomalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomalla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thomalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Thomalla families living in Durham. This was about 57% of all the recorded Thomalla's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Thomalla families in 1891.
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What did your Thomalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thomalla. 100% of Thomalla 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 424 census records available for the last name Thomalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomalla 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Thomalla. 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 362 military records available for the last name Thomalla. For the veterans among your Thomalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomalla lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Thomalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Thomalla in 1963 was 75, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomalla 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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