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Tomlerson Family History

Tomlerson Surname 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: Tolleson, Rollerson, Tillerson, Tomlinson, Thomerson, Tollefson

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Where is the Tomlerson family from?

You can see how Tomlerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomlerson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Tomlerson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Tomlerson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomlerson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tomlerson families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Tomlerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomlerson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tomlerson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tomlerson. For the veterans among your Tomlerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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