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Thumbert Family History

Thumbert 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: Humbert, Hubert, Hulbert, Humber, Taubert, Thibert, Thunberg, Shubert

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Where is the Thumbert family from?

You can see how Thumbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thumbert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Thumbert family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Thumbert's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Thumbert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thumbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thumbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thumbert. 100% of Thumbert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thumbert women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Thumbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Thumbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thumbert 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Thumbert. 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 Thumbert. For the veterans among your Thumbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thumbert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1989, in the United States, Thumbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1958. The average life expectancy for Thumbert in 1958 was 82, and 79 in 1989.

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