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Thumas Family History

Thumas 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, Thuma, Thums, Thuman, Thurman, Thum, Human, Truman, Dumas

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Where is the Thumas family from?

You can see how Thumas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumas family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Thumas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Thumas family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Thumas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Thumas families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumas 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 344 census records available for the last name Thumas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumas 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Thumas. 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 149 military records available for the last name Thumas. For the veterans among your Thumas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumas lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Thumas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thumas in 1979 was 95, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thumas 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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