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Tomseth Family History

Tomseth 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: Roseth, Borseth, Forseth, Dotseth, Joseph, Helseth, Seth, Lambeth

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Where is the Tomseth family from?

You can see how Tomseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tomseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Tomseth family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomseth's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Tomseth families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomseth 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 Tomseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tally Man was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomseth. 50% of Tomseth men worked as a Tally Man.

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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

  • Tally Man
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Tomseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Tomseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomseth 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Tomseth. 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 6 military records available for the last name Tomseth. For the veterans among your Tomseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomseth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tomseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tomseth in 1963 was 70, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomseth 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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