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Thomison Family History

Thomison Surname Meaning

English and Scottish (Orkney): variant of Thomason. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


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Where is the Thomison family from?

You can see how Thomison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Thomison families living in Warwickshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Thomison's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Thomison families in 1891.
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What did your Thomison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thomison. 100% of Thomison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thomison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomison 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 290 immigration records available for the last name Thomison. 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 858 military records available for the last name Thomison. For the veterans among your Thomison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomison lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Thomison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Thomison in 1960 was 57, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomison 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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