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Tomblinson Family History

Tomblinson Surname Meaning

see Tombleson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tomblinson family from?

You can see how Tomblinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomblinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomblinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Tomblinson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tomblinson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Tomblinson families in 1911.
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What did your Tomblinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomblinson. 23% of Tomblinson men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Merchant
    12%

What Tomblinson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tomblinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomblinson 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tomblinson. 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 290 military records available for the last name Tomblinson. For the veterans among your Tomblinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomblinson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tomblinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tomblinson in 1965 was 74, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomblinson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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