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Tomeny Family History

Tomeny 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: Tomey, Toren, Domen, Tome, Tovey, Toman, Tomes, Tony, Doheny, Tormey

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Where is the Tomeny family from?

You can see how Tomeny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomeny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tomeny families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Tomeny families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tomeny's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tomeny families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomeny 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 Tomeny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tomeny. 100% of Tomeny women worked as a Nurse.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Tomeny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Tomeny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomeny 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Tomeny. 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 128 military records available for the last name Tomeny. For the veterans among your Tomeny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomeny lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tomeny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tomeny in 1964 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomeny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomeny 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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