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Thumberg Family History

Thumberg 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: Thunberg, Humbert, Humber, Homberg, Blumberg, Hamberg, Brumberg

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Where is the Thumberg family from?

You can see how Thumberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Thumberg families living in Oregon. This was about 43% of all the recorded Thumberg's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Thumberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thumberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seaman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thumberg. 50% of Thumberg men worked as a Seaman. .

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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

  • Seaman
    50%
  • Painter
    50%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Thumberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumberg 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Thumberg. 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 14 military records available for the last name Thumberg. For the veterans among your Thumberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumberg lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Thumberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thumberg in 1970 was 68, and 72 in 2002.

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