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Tomchin Family History

Tomchin 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: Tolchin, Turchin, Torchia, Houchin, Tomlin, Tomblin, Rochin, Chin

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Where is the Tomchin family from?

You can see how Tomchin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomchin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tomchin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Tomchin families living in New York. This was about 31% of all the recorded Tomchin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tomchin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomchin 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 Tomchin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomchin. 47% of Tomchin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Knitter
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Tomchin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Tomchin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomchin 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Tomchin. 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 61 military records available for the last name Tomchin. For the veterans among your Tomchin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomchin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Tomchin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tomchin in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomchin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomchin 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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