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Tomkis Family History

Tomkis Surname Meaning

reduced form of Tomkins.

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


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You can see how Tomkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomkis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Tomkis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tomkis family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tomkis's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tomkis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Tomkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkis 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tomkis. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Tomkis. For the veterans among your Tomkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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