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Thymes Family History

Thymes 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: Thames, Thomes, Hymes, Rhymes, Thomas, Tomes, Rhynes, Hames, Rhymer

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Where is the Thymes family from?

You can see how Thymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thymes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thymes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Thymes families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thymes's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Thymes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thymes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Thymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thymes. 60% of Thymes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Thymes women worked as a Domestic.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%

What Thymes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 352 census records available for the last name Thymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thymes 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Thymes. 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 28 military records available for the last name Thymes. For the veterans among your Thymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thymes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Thymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Thymes in 1962 was 65, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thymes 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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