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Tomsons Family History

Tomsons 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: Tomson, Timmons, Tummons, Tomkins, Towson, Tompson, Tolson, Torson

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Where is the Tomsons family from?

You can see how Tomsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomsons family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tomsons family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomsons's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tomsons families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Tomsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomsons 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Tomsons. 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 Tomsons. For the veterans among your Tomsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomsons lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Tomsons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tomsons in 1963 was 62, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomsons 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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