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Thumma Family History

Thumma Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Thumm or of some other similar (like-sounding) surname.

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


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Where is the Thumma family from?

You can see how Thumma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thumma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Thumma family living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Thumma's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Thumma families in 1891.
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What did your Thumma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thumma. 47% of Thumma men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Thumma women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thumma were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

What Thumma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thumma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumma 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Thumma. 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 264 military records available for the last name Thumma. For the veterans among your Thumma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumma lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Thumma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thumma in 1961 was 65, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thumma 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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