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Thuman Name Meaning

Altered form of German Thumann .

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


Similar surnames: Human, Thoman, Shuman, Truman, Schuman, Tayman, Thumann, Thieman

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Where is the Thuman family from?

You can see how Thuman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thuman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Thuman family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Thuman's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Thuman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thuman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thuman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thuman. 27% of Thuman men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Thuman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thuman were Clerk and Stenographer. .

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Thuman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuman 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Thuman. 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 475 military records available for the last name Thuman. For the veterans among your Thuman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Thuman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Thuman in 1956 was 57, and 79 in 2003.

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