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Tomhave Family History

Tomhave Surname Meaning

North German: topographic name for someone who lived ‘at the estate or farm’ Low German to dem have (standard German zu dem Hofe) in an area with scattered farms and large distances between them.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tomhave family from?

You can see how Tomhave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomhave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tomhave families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Tomhave families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomhave's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tomhave families in 1880.
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What did your Tomhave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tomhave. 60% of Tomhave men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tomhave women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Mail Carrier
    14%
  • Student Canese Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Tomhave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomhave 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tomhave. 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 140 military records available for the last name Tomhave. For the veterans among your Tomhave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomhave lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tomhave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tomhave in 1945 was 29, and 92 in 2004.

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