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Thomas Sr Family History

Thomas Sr 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, Tomasso, Thomasson, Thomassen, Thomassie

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Where is the Thomas Sr family from?

You can see how Thomas Sr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomas Sr family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thomas Sr family living in Denbighshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thomas Sr's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Thomas Sr families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Thomas Sr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomas Sr 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Thomas Sr. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Thomas Sr. For the veterans among your Thomas Sr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomas Sr lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Thomas Sr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Thomas Sr in 1953 was 68, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomas Sr 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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