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Thomander Family History

Thomander 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: Thelander, Mander, Bolander, Commander, Thorner, Helander, Chander

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Where is the Thomander family from?

You can see how Thomander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thomander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Thomander families living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomander's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Thomander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomander surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thomander ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Thomander. 100% of Thomander men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Thomander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Thomander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomander 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Thomander. 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 12 military records available for the last name Thomander. For the veterans among your Thomander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomander lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Thomander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thomander in 1963 was 86, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomander 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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