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Thons Family History

Thons 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: Thon, Hons, Thong, Thoms, Thone, Tong, Hong, Chon, Chong, Thomas

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Where is the Thons family from?

You can see how Thons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thons family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thons families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Thons family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Thons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thons. 100% of Thons 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 197 census records available for the last name Thons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thons 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Thons. 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 57 military records available for the last name Thons. For the veterans among your Thons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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