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Tomen Family History

Tomen 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: Toren, Domen, Tome, Toman, Tomes, Homen, Tomer, Tomey, Tomeo, Tomek

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Where is the Tomen family from?

You can see how Tomen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tomen families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tomen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tomen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomen 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 Tomen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Tomen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Tomen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomen 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Tomen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tomen. For the veterans among your Tomen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomen lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2001, in the United States, Tomen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tomen in 1942 was 36, and 102 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomen 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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