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Thompsom Family History

Thompsom Surname Meaning

Altered form of Thompson.

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


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Where is the Thompsom family from?

You can see how Thompsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thompsom family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Thompsom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Thompsom families living in Ontario. This was about 68% of all the recorded Thompsom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Thompsom families in 1911.
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What did your Thompsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thompsom. 39% of Thompsom men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Thompsom women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thompsom were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Secretary
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thompsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thompsom 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Thompsom. 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 249 military records available for the last name Thompsom. For the veterans among your Thompsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thompsom lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Thompsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Thompsom in 1966 was 83, and 38 in 2004.

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