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Thomure Name Meaning

Americanized form of Breton (Morbihan) Thaumur: probably an occupational name from tommer ‘stoker’ or a nickname derived from tomm ‘hot warm’. The surname Thaumur is very rare in France.

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


Similar surnames: Thore, Houle, Houde, Thomey, Thomas, Thome, Tomme, Honore, Homme

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Where is the Thomure family from?

You can see how Thomure families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomure family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thomure families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Thomure family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Thomure's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Thomure families in 1851.
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What did your Thomure ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thomure. 14% of Thomure men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Thomure women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thomure were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Seamstress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Thomure. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomure 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Thomure. 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 474 military records available for the last name Thomure. For the veterans among your Thomure ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomure lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Thomure life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Thomure in 1959 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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