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Thurmes Family History

Thurmes 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: Thurman, Hermes, Thornes, Turmel, Thummel, Turbes, Thames, Harmes

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Where is the Thurmes family from?

You can see how Thurmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thurmes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thurmes family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Thurmes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Thurmes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thurmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thurmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thurmes. 100% of Thurmes men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Thurmes women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Thurmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thurmes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Thurmes. 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 47 military records available for the last name Thurmes. For the veterans among your Thurmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thurmes lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Thurmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Thurmes in 1962 was 75, and 98 in 2001.

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