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Tomilson Family History

Tomilson 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: Tobiason, Toulson, Tomson, Tompson, Tilson, Tomkinson, Tolson

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Where is the Tomilson family from?

You can see how Tomilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 46 Tomilson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 49% of all the recorded Tomilson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tomilson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomilson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tomilson. 60% of Tomilson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Labourer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tomilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomilson 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Tomilson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 382 military records available for the last name Tomilson. For the veterans among your Tomilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomilson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tomilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tomilson in 1965 was 43, and 79 in 2002.

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