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Thompas Family History

Thompas 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, Thoma, Tomas, Thoms, Thoman, Compas, Thomes, Thomae, Thombs

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Where is the Thompas family from?

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

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Thompas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Thompas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thompas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Thompas. 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 22 military records available for the last name Thompas. For the veterans among your Thompas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thompas lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1987, in the United States, Thompas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Thompas in 1964 was 45, and 45 in 1987.

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