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Thommesen Family History

Thommesen 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: Thomsen, Thomassen, Thommen, Thoresen, Thompsen, Thommes, Thompson

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Where is the Thommesen family from?

You can see how Thommesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thommesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thommesen family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thommesen's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Thommesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thommesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Thommesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thommesen 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Thommesen. 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 27 military records available for the last name Thommesen. For the veterans among your Thommesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thommesen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Thommesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Thommesen in 1967 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thommesen 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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