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Thumann Family History

Thumann Surname Meaning

South German: from a pet form of the personal name Thomas. Compare Thomann.

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


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Where is the Thumann family from?

You can see how Thumann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thumann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Thumann families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thumann's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Thumann families in 1891.
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What did your Thumann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thumann. 32% of Thumann men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Thumann women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thumann were Farm Operator and Cook.

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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
    32%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farm Operator
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Thumann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thumann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumann 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 794 immigration records available for the last name Thumann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Thumann. For the veterans among your Thumann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Thumann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thumann in 1961 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thumann 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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