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Tomelty Family History

Tomelty Surname Meaning

from Mac Tomaltaigh or Ó Tomaltaigh see Tumilty.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tomelty family from?

You can see how Tomelty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomelty family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tomelty families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Tomelty families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomelty's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Tomelty families in 1880.
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What did your Tomelty ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomelty. 100% of Tomelty men worked as a Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Tomelty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomelty 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Tomelty. 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 93 military records available for the last name Tomelty. For the veterans among your Tomelty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomelty lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Tomelty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Tomelty in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

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