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Tomman Family History

Tomman 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: Toman, Todman, Tolman, Totman, Tooman, Norman, Bowman, Notman, Osman

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Where is the Tomman family from?

You can see how Tomman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tomman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tomman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Tomman families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tomman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tomman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tomman 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 Tomman ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Baker
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    100%

What Tomman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Tomman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tomman 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tomman. 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 50 military records available for the last name Tomman. For the veterans among your Tomman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tomman lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Tomman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tomman in 1973 was 70, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tomman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tomman 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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