Tomshaw Family History

Tomshaw 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: Hoshaw, Ramshaw, Forshaw, Shaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Toma, Deshaw, Worsham, Bagshaw

126	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
37	Military Records
19	Immigration Records
49	Census and Voter Lists
115	Member Trees

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Where is the Tomshaw family from?

You can see how Tomshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tomshaw family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomshaw's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tomshaw families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomshaw 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 Tomshaw family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 49 census records available for the last name Tomshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomshaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Tomshaw. 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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Military Records

There are 37 military records available for the last name Tomshaw. For the veterans among your Tomshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomshaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tomshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tomshaw in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

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Tomshaw Surname Meaning

Where is the Tomshaw family from?

What Tomshaw family records will you find?

What is the average Tomshaw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tomshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tomshaw in 1966 was 76, and 85 in 2003.

Tomshaw Family History

Tomshaw Surname Meaning

346 record(s) for Tomshaw

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Where is the Tomshaw family from?

What Tomshaw family records will you find?

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Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Tomshaw lifespan?

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Tomshaw Surname Meaning

346 record(s) for Tomshaw

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Where is the Tomshaw family from?

What Tomshaw family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Tomshaw family history

What is the average Tomshaw lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tomshaw family tree

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