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Tomlyn Family History

Tomlyn 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, Toman, Tamblyn, Tolin, Hamlyn, Tomey, Tomson, Tomblin

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Where is the Tomlyn family from?

You can see how Tomlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomlyn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomlyn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Tomlyn family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomlyn's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Tomlyn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomlyn 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 Tomlyn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomlyn. 67% of Tomlyn men worked as a Waterman.

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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

  • Waterman
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tomlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomlyn 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Tomlyn. 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 72 military records available for the last name Tomlyn. For the veterans among your Tomlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomlyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1986, in the United States, Tomlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tomlyn in 1971 was 81, and 89 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomlyn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomlyn 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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