Origins of the Thom surname
About the Thoms
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Interesting facts about Thom
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Thom surname. The oldest one dates back to 1241.
What are the most common Thom first names?
John
James
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Thoms
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Thoms in 1921
Dressmaker
132
Domestic Servant
111
Housekeeper
75
Annuitant
66
House Servant
62
Common male occupations for Thoms in 1921
Farmer
157
Farm Servant
128
Weaver
94
Joiner
85
Mason
82
