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Thormann Family History

Thormann 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: Hormann, Thorman, Thomann, Thurman, Thiemann, Ehrmann, Hermann

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Where is the Thormann family from?

You can see how Thormann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thormann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Thormann families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Thormann family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Thormann's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thormann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thormann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thormann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thormann. 25% of Thormann men worked as a Proprietor and 43% of Thormann women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thormann were Laborer and Housework. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Farm Operator
    25%
  • Millwright
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thormann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thormann 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 Thormann. 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 891 military records available for the last name Thormann. For the veterans among your Thormann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thormann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Thormann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Thormann in 1962 was 36, and 89 in 2004.

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