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Tomley Family History

Tomley Surname Meaning

see Townley.

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


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Where is the Tomley family from?

You can see how Tomley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tomley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 8 Tomley families living in Quebec. This was about 73% of all the recorded Tomley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tomley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tomley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairy Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tomley. 60% of Tomley men worked as a Dairy Farmer and 79% of Tomley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tomley were Solicitor and Cafe Waitress.

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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 1939

  • Dairy Farmer
    60%
  • Solicitor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    7%
  • Cafe Waitress
    7%

What Tomley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomley 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 624 immigration records available for the last name Tomley. 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 149 military records available for the last name Tomley. For the veterans among your Tomley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Tomley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tomley in 1964 was 66, and 82 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomley 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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