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Tomlim Family History

Tomlim 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: Tomlin, Timlin, Tolin, Tomsic, Tomblin, Tomei, Tumlin, Tomic, Tomlins

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Where is the Tomlim family from?

You can see how Tomlim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomlim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomlim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tomlim family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomlim's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Tomlim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomlim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Tomlim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomlim 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tomlim. 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 3 military records available for the last name Tomlim. For the veterans among your Tomlim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomlim lifespan?

Average Tomlim life expectancy in 1992 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomlim 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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