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Thomashow Family History

Thomashow 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: Thomason, Thomaston, Thomasson, Thomas, Thompson, Tomasko, Tomasso

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Where is the Thomashow family from?

You can see how Thomashow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomashow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Thomashow families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomashow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thomashow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomashow 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 Thomashow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Paper Hanger was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thomashow. 50% of Thomashow men worked as a Paper Hanger.

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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

  • Paper Hanger
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Thomashow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Thomashow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomashow 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Thomashow. 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 20 military records available for the last name Thomashow. For the veterans among your Thomashow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomashow lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thomashow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Thomashow in 1965 was 72, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomashow 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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