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Thomas D Family History

Thomas D 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: Thomas, Thomason, Thompson, Tomaski, Tomasi, Thoma, Tomas, Tomasek

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Where is the Thomas D family from?

You can see how Thomas D families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomas D family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Thomas D families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Thomas D family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomas D's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thomas D families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Thomas D. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomas D 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Thomas D. 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 444 military records available for the last name Thomas D. For the veterans among your Thomas D ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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