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Tomlinon Family History

Tomlinon 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: Tomlinson, Tomaino, Tomlin, Tomkinson, Tollison, Thomlinson

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Where is the Tomlinon family from?

You can see how Tomlinon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomlinon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomlinon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Tomlinon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomlinon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tomlinon families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tomlinon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomlinon 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 Tomlinon. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tomlinon. For the veterans among your Tomlinon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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