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Thymian Family History

Thymian 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: Timian, Twyman, Hyman, Tayman, Thaman, Thoman, Whyman, Thuman, Damian

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Where is the Thymian family from?

You can see how Thymian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thymian family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Thymian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Thymian families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Thymian's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Thymian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thymian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thymian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thymian. 100% of Thymian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thymian women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Thymian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Thymian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thymian 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Thymian. 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 37 military records available for the last name Thymian. For the veterans among your Thymian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thymian lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Thymian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Thymian in 1965 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thymian 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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