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Thomer Family History

Thomer Name 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: Homer, Toomer, Tomer, Thomey, Thomen, Thome, Thomes, Thomas, Thor

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Where is the Thomer family from?

You can see how Thomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thomer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Thomer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 48% of all the recorded Thomer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Thomer families in 1880.
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What did your Thomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thomer. 34% of Thomer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Thomer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thomer were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Manager
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Thomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomer 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Thomer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 319 military records available for the last name Thomer. For the veterans among your Thomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Thomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thomer in 1960 was 68, and 86 in 2002.

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