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Origins of the Thomason surname

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About the Thomasons

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Where do most Thomasons live?

In 1921, most Thomasons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Thomasons

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 20,000 records for the Thomason surname. The oldest one dates back to 1532.

Who were Thomasons most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Joneses

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What are the most common Thomason first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Thomasons

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Thomasons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

81

Fustian Cutter

75

Dressmaker

67

Laundress

39

Domestic Servant

37

Common Male occupations for Thomasons in 1921
General Labourer

89

Agricultural Labourer

86

Farmer

78

Bricklayer

76

Coal Miner

59

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