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Thommas Family History

Thommas 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: Thomas, Thommes, Thoma, Tomas, Thorman, Shammas, Thoms, Thommen

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Where is the Thommas family from?

You can see how Thommas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thommas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thommas families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 71 Thommas families living in Kentucky. This was about 23% of all the recorded Thommas's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Thommas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thommas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thommas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thommas. 64% of Thommas men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thommas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thommas 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Thommas. 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 94 military records available for the last name Thommas. For the veterans among your Thommas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thommas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1990, in the United States, Thommas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Thommas in 1977 was 92, and 53 in 1990.

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