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Thomssen Family History

Thomssen 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, Thompsen, Thompson, Thomason, Thissen, Thiessen

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Where is the Thomssen family from?

You can see how Thomssen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomssen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thomssen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 4 Thomssen families living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomssen's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Thomssen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomssen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Thomssen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Houseman
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%

What Thomssen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thomssen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomssen 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Thomssen. 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 133 military records available for the last name Thomssen. For the veterans among your Thomssen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomssen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Thomssen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thomssen in 1955 was 60, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thomssen 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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