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Thompkins Name Meaning

English: variant of Tompkins .

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


Similar surnames: Thoman, Shampine, Toppins, Boykins, Timmins, Chopin, Hosking

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Where is the Thompkins family from?

You can see how Thompkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thompkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thompkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 10 Thompkins families living in South Carolina. This was about 16% of all the recorded Thompkins's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Thompkins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thompkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thompkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thompkins. 27% of Thompkins men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Thompkins women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thompkins 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%
  • Clerk
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    11%
  • Teacher
    7%
  • Laundress
    6%
  • Stenographer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Thompkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thompkins 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 802 immigration records available for the last name Thompkins. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Thompkins. For the veterans among your Thompkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thompkins lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Thompkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Thompkins in 1942 was 40, and 68 in 2004.

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