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Thomte Family History

Thomte 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: Thome, Thomae, Thomas, Homme, Holte, Tome, Thore, Hotte, Thomure

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Where is the Thomte family from?

You can see how Thomte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thomte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Thomte families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Thomte families living in Wisconsin. This was about 77% of all the recorded Thomte's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Thomte families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thomte surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thomte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thomte. 34% of Thomte men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Printer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 631 census records available for the last name Thomte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thomte 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 377 immigration records available for the last name Thomte. 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 89 military records available for the last name Thomte. For the veterans among your Thomte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thomte lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Thomte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Thomte in 1955 was 52, and 82 in 2004.

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