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Thumwood Family History

Thumwood Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Thumwood family from?

You can see how Thumwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumwood family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thumwood families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Thumwood families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Thumwood's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thumwood families in 1891.
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What did your Thumwood ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Thumwood. 50% of Thumwood men worked as a Builders Labourer and 91% of Thumwood women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thumwood were Bricklayer and Unpaid H 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Bricklayer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Dressmaker
    5%
  • Unpaid H Duties
    5%

What Thumwood family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thumwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumwood 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Thumwood. 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 Thumwood. For the veterans among your Thumwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumwood lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Thumwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Thumwood in 1976 was 88, and 74 in 2001.

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