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Thomas Jr Family History

Thomas Jr 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, Thomaston, Thomasson, Thomassen, Thomassie

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Where is the Thomas Jr family from?

You can see how Thomas Jr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomas Jr family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thomas Jr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Thomas Jr family living in Alabama. This was about 20% of all the recorded Thomas Jr's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Thomas Jr families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Thomas Jr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomas Jr 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Thomas Jr. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Thomas Jr. For the veterans among your Thomas Jr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomas Jr lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thomas Jr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Thomas Jr in 1962 was 78, and 60 in 2004.

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