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Thames Family History

Thames Name Meaning

English (London and Kent):: topographic name from the river Thames in southeastern England. The river name is related to the Indo-European root tā- tə- ‘melt flow’. variant of Tame with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Hames, Hamel, Hamer, Ohmes, Chaves, Haimes, Tomes, Harmes, Shames

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Where is the Thames family from?

You can see how Thames families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thames family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thames families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Thames families living in South Carolina. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thames's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Thames families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thames surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thames ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thames. 30% of Thames men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Thames women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thames were Farming and Cook. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%
  • Cook
    7%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Thames. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thames 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Thames. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Thames. For the veterans among your Thames ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thames lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Thames life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Thames in 1943 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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