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Tomkson Family History

Tomkson 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: Tomson, Tompson, Thompson, Thomason, Tomko, Towson, Toulson

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Where is the Tomkson family from?

You can see how Tomkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomkson family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Tomkson families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Tomkson's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Tomkson families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Tomkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomkson 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tomkson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tomkson. For the veterans among your Tomkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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