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Thumer Family History

Thumer 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: Huber, Homer, Hamer, Tauber, Plumer, Thum, Ohmer, Thune, Theurer

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Where is the Thumer family from?

You can see how Thumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thumer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Thumer families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Thumer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Thumer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumer 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 198 census records available for the last name Thumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumer 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 Thumer. 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 Thumer. For the veterans among your Thumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumer lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1992, in the United States, Thumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thumer in 1981 was 77, and 66 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thumer 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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