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Tomenson Family History

Tomenson 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: Sorenson, Rosenson, Hokenson, Hogenson, Lorenson, Tomson, Tompson

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Where is the Tomenson family from?

You can see how Tomenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomenson family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Tomenson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tomenson families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomenson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tomenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomenson 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 197 census records available for the last name Tomenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomenson 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Tomenson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tomenson. For the veterans among your Tomenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomenson lifespan?

Average Tomenson life expectancy in 1983 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomenson 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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