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Tomkies Family History

Tomkies Surname Meaning

reduced form of Tomkins.

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


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Where is the Tomkies family from?

You can see how Tomkies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomkies family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tomkies families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Tomkies families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Tomkies's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tomkies families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomkies surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tomkies ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tomkies. 84% of Tomkies women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tomkies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkies 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Tomkies. 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 154 military records available for the last name Tomkies. For the veterans among your Tomkies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomkies lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Tomkies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tomkies in 1963 was 80, and 80 in 2003.

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