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Thomann Family History

Thomann Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: from a pet form of Thomas. Germanized form of Sorbian Domań or Doman (see Domann).

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


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Where is the Thomann family from?

You can see how Thomann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Thomann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Thomann families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Thomann's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Thomann families in 1891.
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What did your Thomann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thomann. 27% of Thomann men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Thomann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thomann were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Thomann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thomann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Thomann. For the veterans among your Thomann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomann lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Thomann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thomann in 1952 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

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