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Thomms Family History

Thomms 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, Thoms, Thomes, Thombs, Thommes, Homme, Tomes, Thoma, Tomas

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Where is the Thomms family from?

You can see how Thomms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomms family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 7 Thomms families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomms's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Thomms families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomms 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 83 census records available for the last name Thomms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomms 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Thomms. 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 2 military records available for the last name Thomms. For the veterans among your Thomms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomms lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1989, in the United States, Thomms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Thomms in 1988 was 78, and 76 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomms 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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