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Tomdale Family History

Tomdale 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: Tomala, Tomhave, Tisdale, Mondale, Goodale, Temple, Dale, Dowdall

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Where is the Tomdale family from?

You can see how Tomdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomdale family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tomdale families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Tomdale families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomdale's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tomdale families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Tomdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomdale 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tomdale. 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 Tomdale. For the veterans among your Tomdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomdale lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Tomdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tomdale in 1980 was 82, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomdale 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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